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Piston, Pin, and Connecting Rod Replacement: Disassembly: Inspection

NOTE: Inspect the piston, piston pin, and connecting rod when they are at room temperature.
  1. Measure the diameter of the piston pin.

    Piston Pin Diameter 

    Standard (New): 21.962-21.965 mm (0.8646-0.8648 in.) 

    Service Limit: 21.954 mm (0.8643 in.) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Diameter Of Piston Pin
    G05484788Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Zero the dial indicator to the piston pin diameter.
    Fig 2: Identifying Piston Pin Diameter
    G05484789Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Check the difference between the piston pin diameter and piston pin hole diameter on the piston.

    Piston Pin-to-Piston Clearance 

    Standard (New): -0.0050 to +0.0010 mm (-0.00020 to +0.00004 in.) 

    Service Limit: 0.004 mm (0.0002 in.) 

    Fig 3: Identifying Difference Between Piston Pin Diameter And Piston Pin Hole Diameter On Piston
    G05484790Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Measure the piston pin-to-connecting rod clearance.

    Piston Pin-to-Connecting Rod Clearance 

    Standard (New): 0.005-0.014 mm (0.0002-0.0006 in.) 

    Service Limit: 0.019 mm (0.0007 in.) 

    Fig 4: Identifying Piston Pin-To-Connecting Rod Clearance
    G05484791Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.