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Piston

Standard Service Limit (Max)
Piston Diameter Coded Red 88.962 - 88.978 Millimeter (mm)---
Coded Blue 88.988 - 89.004 Millimeter (mm)---
Coded Yellow 89.014 - 89.030 Millimeter (mm)---
Piston to Bore Clearance 0.036 - 0.056 Millimeter (mm)0.081 Millimeter (mm)
Ring Groove Width Compression/Top 0.520 - 0.540 Millimeter (mm)---
Bottom 0.520 - 0.540 Millimeter (mm)---
Oil Ring 4.030 - 4.055 Millimeter (mm)---
Service Piston Selection
Note: When replacing pistons, measure the cylinder bore as described in Section 03-00 of the OE workshop manual and install the indicated service piston.
Red 89.009 - 89.035 Millimeter (mm)---
Blue 89.035 - 89.060 Millimeter (mm)---
Yellow 89.060 - 89.086 Millimeter (mm)---