
Piston Ring Gap
Piston
• Top 0.43 MIN 0.017
0.68 MAX 0.027
• Second 0.51 MIN 0.020
0.76 MAX 0.030
• Third 0.48 MIN 0.019
0.74 MAX 0.029
• Oil 0.25 MIN 0.010
0.64 MAX 0.025
Note: Add 0.08 mm [0.003-inch] to the maximum limit for each 0.03 mm [0.001-inch] wear in the
cylinder liner wall.
Oil Control Ring End Gap
The two-piece oil ring must be installed with the expander gap 180 degrees from the oil ring gap.
Piston Ring End Gap
The ring gaps must not be aligned with the piston pin bore. Rotate the rings to position the gaps
as shown.
Connecting Rod Side Clearance 0.114 MIN 0.0045
0.33 MAX 0.13
Note: The rod must move freely from side-to-side.
Engine Timing
Note: The timing marks on the camshaft gear must align with the timing marks on the crankshaft
gear to make sure the engine timing is set correctly.
Backlash Between the Camshaft and 0.05 MIN 0.002
the Crankshaft Gear 0.50 MAX 0.020
Injection Timing
To verify the correct injection timing for a particular engine refer to the engine dataplate.
Refer to Group 00, Engine Assembly, Injection Timing, Page 0-89, for complete instructions.
Engine Assembly - Specifications Specifications
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