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Piston, Pin, and Connecting Rod Replacement: Inspection

  1. Measure the diameter of the piston pin.

    Piston Pin Diameter 

    Standard (New): 17.996-18.000 mm (0.7085-0.7087 in) 

    Fig 1: Measuring Diameter Of Piston Pin
    G06428996Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Zero the dial indicator to the piston pin diameter.
    Fig 2: Checking Piston Pin Diameter
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  3. Check the difference the piston pin diameter and the piston pin hole diameter in the piston.

    Piston Pin-to-Piston Clearance 

    Standard (New): 0.010-0.017 mm (0.0004-0.0007 in) 

    Fig 3: Checking Difference Piston Pin Diameter And Piston Pin Hole Diameter In Piston
    G06428998Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Check the difference between the piston pin diameter and the connecting rod small end diameter.

    Piston Pin-to-Connecting Rod Interference 

    Standard (New): 0.019-0.036 mm (0.0007-0.0014 in) 

    Fig 4: Checking Difference Between Piston Pin Diameter And Connecting Rod Small End Diameter
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