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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2004SABLE V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYPISTON RING, ENGINE
2004 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S
Piston Ring, Engine
2004 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Piston Ring, Engine
Piston Ring
Piston ring end gap - compression (top, gauge diameter) 0.100 - 0.250 mm (0.0039 - 0.0098 inch)
Piston ring end gap - compression (bottom, gauge diameter) 0.27 - 0.42 mm (0.0106 - 0.0165 inch)
Piston ring end gap - oil ring (steel rail, gauge diameter) 0.15 - 0.65 mm (0.0059 - 0.0255 inch)
Piston ring end gap - compression (top, service limit) 0.50 mm maximum (0.0196 inch)
Piston ring end gap - compression (bottom, service limit) 0.65 mm maximum (0.0255 inch)
Piston ring end gap - oil ring (steel rail, service limit) 0.90 mm maximum (0.0354 inch)
Piston ring groove width - compression (top) 1.230 - 1.245 mm (0.0484 - 0.0490 inch)
Piston ring groove width - compression (bottom) 1.530 - 1.545 mm (0.0602 - 0.0608 inch)
Piston ring groove width - oil ring 3.030 - 3.055 mm (0.1192 - 0.1203 inch)
Piston ring width
Piston ring-to-groove clearance
Piston pin bore diameter 21.008 - 21.012 mm (0.8270 - 0.8272 inch)
Piston pin diameter 21.011 - 21.013 mm (0.8271 - 0.8273 inch)
Piston pin length 60.51 - 60.08 mm (2.382 - 2.365 inch)
Piston pin-to-piston fit 0.002 to 0.009 mm (0.00007 - 0.00003 inch)
Piston-to-connecting rod clearance
Piston ring end gap - compression (top, gauge diameter) 0.100 - 0.250 mm (0.0039 - 0.0098 inch)
Piston ring end gap - compression (bottom, gauge diameter) 0.27 - 0.42 mm (0.0106 - 0.0165 inch)
Piston ring end gap - oil ring (steel rail, gauge diameter) 0.15 - 0.65 mm (0.0059 - 0.0255 inch)
Piston ring end gap - compression (top, service limit) 0.50 mm maximum (0.0196 inch)
Piston ring end gap - compression (bottom, service limit) 0.65 mm maximum (0.0255 inch)
Piston ring end gap - oil ring (steel rail, service limit) 0.90 mm maximum (0.0354 inch)
Piston ring groove width - compression (top) 1.230 - 1.245 mm (0.0484 - 0.0490 inch)
Piston ring groove width - compression (bottom) 1.530 - 1.545 mm (0.0602 - 0.0608 inch)
Piston ring groove width - oil ring 3.030 - 3.055 mm (0.1192 - 0.1203 inch)
Piston ring width
Piston ring-to-groove clearance
Piston pin bore diameter 21.008 - 21.012 mm (0.8270 - 0.8272 inch)
Piston pin diameter 21.011 - 21.013 mm (0.8271 - 0.8273 inch)
Piston pin length 60.51 - 60.08 mm (2.382 - 2.365 inch)
Piston pin-to-piston fit 0.002 to 0.009 mm (0.00007 - 0.00003 inch)
Piston-to-connecting rod clearance
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.