Piston & Rod Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Mazda B4000. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Ensure pistons and rods are installed in cylinder from which they were removed. Note direction of connecting rod installation on piston before removal. Ensure arrow on piston dome is facing toward front of engine, and connecting rod oil squirt hole is pointed toward center of engine. See Figure.