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2006 Mercury Mariner 4WD V6-3.0L VIN 1FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Piston, Engine
Piston diameter - coated, grade 1 88.990-89.010 mm (3.5035-3.5043 inch)
Piston diameter - coated, grade 2 88.998-89.022 mm (3.5039-3.5048 inch)
Piston diameter - coated, grade 3 89.010-89.030 mm (3.5043-3.5051 inch)
Piston diameter - uncoated, grade 1 88.970-88.980 mm (3.50275-3.50314 inch)
Piston diameter - uncoated, grade 2 88.978-88.992 mm (3.50306-3.50362 inch)
Piston diameter - uncoated, grade 3 89.010-89.030 mm (3.50432-3.50511 inch)
Piston-to-cylinder bore clearance 0.012 to 0.022 mm (0.0005-0.0009 inch)
Piston ring groove width - compression (top) 1.230-1.245 mm (0.0484-0.0490 inch)
Piston ring groove width - compression (bottom) 1.530-1.545 mm (0.0602-0.0608 inch)
Piston ring groove width - oil ring 3.030-3.055 mm (0.1192-0.0120 inch)
Piston pin bore diameter 21.008-21.012 mm (0.8270-0.8272 inch)
Piston pin diameter 21.011-21.013 mm (0.8271-0.8273 inch)
Piston pin length 60.51-60.08 mm (2.382-2.365 inch)
Piston pin-to-piston fit 0.002 to 0.009 mm (0.00007-0.0003 inch)
Piston diameter - coated, grade 2 88.998-89.022 mm (3.5039-3.5048 inch)
Piston diameter - coated, grade 3 89.010-89.030 mm (3.5043-3.5051 inch)
Piston diameter - uncoated, grade 1 88.970-88.980 mm (3.50275-3.50314 inch)
Piston diameter - uncoated, grade 2 88.978-88.992 mm (3.50306-3.50362 inch)
Piston diameter - uncoated, grade 3 89.010-89.030 mm (3.50432-3.50511 inch)
Piston-to-cylinder bore clearance 0.012 to 0.022 mm (0.0005-0.0009 inch)
Piston ring groove width - compression (top) 1.230-1.245 mm (0.0484-0.0490 inch)
Piston ring groove width - compression (bottom) 1.530-1.545 mm (0.0602-0.0608 inch)
Piston ring groove width - oil ring 3.030-3.055 mm (0.1192-0.0120 inch)
Piston pin bore diameter 21.008-21.012 mm (0.8270-0.8272 inch)
Piston pin diameter 21.011-21.013 mm (0.8271-0.8273 inch)
Piston pin length 60.51-60.08 mm (2.382-2.365 inch)
Piston pin-to-piston fit 0.002 to 0.009 mm (0.00007-0.0003 inch)
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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