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Piston Pins

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Kia Sedona and 2006 Kia Sedona. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Measure the diameter of the piston pin.

    Piston pin diameter 

    23.002-23.006 mm (0.9056-0.9057 in.)

    Fig 1: Measuring Diameter Of Piston Pin
    G04803625Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Measure the piston pin-to-piston clearance.

    Piston pin-to-piston clearance 

    0.01-0.02 mm (0.0004-0.0008 in.)

  3. Check the difference between the piston pin diameter and the connecting rod small end diameter.

    Piston pin-to-connecting rod interference 

    -0.032--0.016 mm (-0.00126--0.00063 in.)