Piston And Piston Pin

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Piston And Piston Pin
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  1. Check the piston and piston pin for damage, cracks or wear. Replace if faulty.
  2. Check the piston ring groove for wear or damage. Replace if faulty.
  3. Make sure that the piston pin can be inserted into the piston pin hole with a thumb at 20°C (68°F). Replace if faulty.

    Clearance between piston pin hole and piston pin: 

    Standard 

    0.004 - 0.008 mm (0.0002 - 0.0003 in) 

    Fig 1: Measuring Clearance Between Piston Pin Hole And Piston Pin
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RENDER: 1.0x

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