Piston Rings
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Ensure piston ring end gap and side clearance are within specification. See PISTONS, PINS & RINGS table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS. Install rings with "R" or "RN" mark facing upward. Install oil ring spacer first, then rails. Position piston ring gaps in proper areas and with identification mark on piston ring toward top of piston. See Fig 1.