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AR03.

10-P-7311-02MRT Measure piston ring end gap

Engine 254.9, 256

A Check values for piston rings


Number Designation Engine 254 Engine 256
BE03.10-P-1002-05N Piston ring end gap Groove 1 mm 0,15…0,25 0,2...0,3
Groove 2 mm 0,8…1 0,4...0,6
Groove 3 mm 0,2…0,7 0,25...0,75

p The cylinder barrel (1) must be free from combustion residue.


False measurements can occur otherwise.

1 Insert the respective piston ring (2) in the bottom,


unworn area of the respective cylinder barrel (1) and
align at a right angle to the cylinder barrel (1).

i Use a piston without piston rings (2) for alignment.

2 Measure the end gap (arrow) at the corresponding


piston ring (2). A

i Commercially available devices/tools


Feeler gage

If wear on the piston ring (2) is detected,



Replace all piston rings (2) of the affected piston.

P03.10-2186-12

© Mercedes-Benz AG, printed: 2023-11-23, P/11/23, , AR03.10-P-7311-02MRT 1/1

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