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Piston And Connecting Rod Disassembly Note

  1. Inspect the connecting rod side clearance. (Refer to ENGINE INSPECTION/REPAIR  , CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE INSPECTION  .)
  2. Use the handle of a hammer to remove the piston and connecting rod through the top of the cylinder block.
    Fig 1: Removing Piston & Connecting Rod
    G02831748Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Inspect the piston and connecting rod. (Refer to ENGINE INSPECTION/REPAIR  , PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD INSPECTION  .)
  4. Remove the piston rings by using a piston ring expander.
    Fig 2: Removing Piston Rings
    G02831749Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the piston pin by using the SST  .
    Fig 3: Removing Piston Pins
    G02831750Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.