Piston Ring End Gap

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Do not mix up the piston rings. Install the piston rings in the same position and location.

Fig 1: Pushing Piston Ring Into Cylinder Bore

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Take the piston ring and use a piston without rings to push the piston ring about 30 mm into the cylinder bore.
Using the Feeler Gauge, measure the piston ring gap.

Fig 2: Measuring Piston Ring Gap
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.