Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 364

5. Inspect cylinder bore diameter 

Using a cylinder bore gauge, measure the cylinder bore diameter at position in the thrust and axial 
directions. 

Standard diameter 

96.00-96.03 mm (3.7795-3.7807 in.) 

Fig. 162: Measuring Cylinder Bore Diameter 
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6. Check the cylinder bore size code on the cylinder block. 

Fig. 163: Identifying Cylinder Bore Size Code On Cylinder Block 
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CYLINDER BORE INNER DIAMETER REFERENCE 

 

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7. Check the piston size code on the piston top face. 

Fig. 164: Identifying Piston Size Code On Piston Top Face 
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PISTON OUTER DIAMETER REFERENCE 

8. Select the piston related to cylinder bore class. 

Clearance : 

0.03-0.05 mm (0.0012-0.0020 in.) 

PISTON AND RINGS 

1. Clean piston 

Class

Size code

Cylinder bore inner diameter

A

A

96.00-96.01 mm (3.7795-

3.7799 in.)

B

B

96.01-96.02 mm (3.7799-

3.7803 in.)

C

C

96.02-96.03 mm (3.7803-

3.7807 in.)

Class

Size code

Piston outer diameter

A

A

95.96-95.97 mm (3.7779-

3.7783 in.)

B

B

95.97-95.98 mm (3.7783-

3.7787 in.)

C

C

95.98-95.99 mmm (3.7787-

3.7791 in.)

 

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1. Using a gasket scraper, remove the carbon from the piston top.  

2. Using a groove cleaning tool or broken ring, clean the piston ring grooves.  

3. Using solvent and a brush, thoroughly clean the piston.  

2. The standard measurement of the piston outside diameter is taken 14 mm (0.5512 in.) from the bottom of 

the piston. 

Standard diameter  

95.96-95.99 mm (3.7779- 3.7791 in.) 

Fig. 165: Measuring Piston Outside Diameter 
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3. Calculate the difference between the cylinder bore diameter and the piston diameter. 

Piston-to-cylinder clearance  

0.03-0.05 mm (0.0012-0.0020 in.) 

4. Inspect the piston ring side clearance. 

Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between new piston ring and the wall of the ring groove. 

Piston ring side clearance  

Standard 

NOTE:

Do not use a wire brush.

 

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No.1: 0.03-0.07 mm (0.0012-0.0027 in.)

No.2: 0.03-0.07 mm (0.0012-0.0027 in.) 

Oil ring: 0.06-0.15 mm (0.0024-0.0059 in.) 

Limit 

No.1: 0.1 mm (0.004 in.) 

No.2: 0.1 mm (0.004 in.) 

Oil ring: 0.2 mm (0.008 in.) 

Fig. 166: Measuring Clearance Between Piston Ring And Wall Of Ring Groove 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

If the clearance is greater than maximum, replace the piston. 

5. Inspect piston ring end gap. 

To measure the piston ring end gap, insert a piston ring into the cylinder bore. Position the ring at right 
angles to the cylinder wall by gently pressing it down with a piston. Measure the gap with a feeler gauge. 
If the gap exceeds the service limit, replace the piston ring. If the gap is too large, recheck the cylinder 
bore diameter against the wear limits. Refer to CYLINDER BORE INNER DIAMETER 
REFERENCE. If the bore is over the service limit, the cylinder block must be replaced. 

Piston ring end gap  

Standard 

 

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