User Manual - Page 99

For 2019 CRF450X.

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Servicing Your Honda 93
Piston/Piston Rings/Piston Pin
We recommend you consult an official Honda
Service Manual or your dealer for correct Service
Limit measurements.
1. Remove the carbon deposits from the piston
head and piston ring grooves.
NOTICE
Do not damage the piston when removing the
carbon deposit.
2. Apply engine oil to each piston ring whole
surface.
3. Install the spacer (1) first, then install the side
rails (2) to the piston (3).
4. Install the second ring (4) to the piston with
"RN" mark (5) side facing up.
5. Install the top ring (6) to the piston with “1R”
mark (7) side facing up.
NOTICE
Do not damage the piston ring by spreading the
ends too far.
Do not damage the piston during piston ring
installation.
6. After installing the piston rings they should
rotate freely, without sticking. Space the ring
end gaps 120 degrees apart between top ring,
second ring and spacer. Space each ring end
gap 0.8 in (20 mm) or more apart between
upper side rail, spacer and lower side rail as
shown.
Piston/Piston Pin/Piston Ring Inspection Piston Ring Installation
(1) spacer (5) “RN” mark
(2) side rails (6) top ring
(3) piston (7) "1R"
mark
(4) second ring
(6)
(4)
(1)
(5)
(1)
(3)
(7)
(4)
(6)
(2)
(2)
0.8 in (20 mm)
or more
0.8 in (20 mm)
or more
(2)
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