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When New Cylinder Block is Used

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Check the cylinder bore grade [(1), (2), or (3)] on rear side of cylinder block, and select piston of the same grade.

Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Bore Grade And Bearing Housing Grade
G06441136Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
NOTE: Piston is available with piston pin as a set for the service part. (Only (0) grade piston pin is available.)

When Cylinder Block is Reused 

  1. Measure the cylinder bore inner diameter. Refer to [ENGINE UNIT: INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ].
  2. Determine the bore grade by comparing the measurement with the values under the cylinder bore inner diameter of the "Piston Selection Table".
    Fig 2: Identifying Piston Grade Number And Piston Pin Grade Number
    G06441137Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Select piston of the same grade.