Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Diameter, Clearance and Pin-to-Rod Interference





1. Measure the diameter of the piston pin.
^ Piston Pin Diameter:
- Standard (New): 21.994-22.000 mm (0.8659-0.8661 inch)
- Oversize: 21.997-22.003 mm (0.8660-0.8663 inch)

NOTE: All replacement piston pins are oversize.





2. Zero the dial indicator to the piston pin diameter.





3. Measure the piston pin-to-piston clearance.

NOTE: Check the piston for distortion or cracks.

If the piston pin clearance is greater than 0.024 mm (0.0009 inch), remeasure using an oversized piston pin.
^ Piston Pin-to-Piston Clearance:
- Standard (New): 0.012-0.024 mm (0.0005-0.0009 inch)





4. Check the difference between piston pin diameter and connecting rod small end diameter.
^ Piston pin-to Connecting Rod Interference:
- Standard (New): 0.013-0.032 mm (0.0005-0.0013 inch)