Fitting Pistons Acura SLX I

1. Determine if piston-to-cylinder clearance is within specification. See «PISTONS, PINS & RINGS»(ref-49505-S27093090402001011500000) under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS. Measure piston skirt diameter at a 90-degree angle to piston pin 1.22" (31.0 mm) from top of piston for SOHC and 1.69" (43.0 mm) from top of piston for DOHC. Different piston sizes are used. Piston size can be identified by letter (size mark) stamped on top of piston. (Scheme 18)
2. Size mark on piston is a letter corresponding to piston diameter. Ensure piston diameter is within specification. See «PISTONS, PINS & RINGS»(ref-49505-S27093090402001011500000) under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.
3. Check cylinder bore to determine piston-to-cylinder clearance. Clearance should be within specification. See «PISTONS, PIN & RINGS»(ref-49505-S27093090402001011500000) under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.

Scheme 18