Piston Inspection - Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2007 Manual

2006-08 ENGINE Mechanical - Overhaul - 2.0L (LF) & 2.3L (L3) - Mazda6 & MX-5 Miata
Fig. 47: Inspecting Oil Jet Valve
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PISTON INSPECTION

CAUTION:
1. Measure the outer diameter of each piston at right angle 90° to the piston pin, 10.0 mm {0.40 in} above
the under of the piston.
If not within the specification, replace the piston, piston pin, piston ring and connecting rod as a
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single unit.
Piston diameter (Standard)
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
The piston and connecting rod cannot be disassembled.
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When replacing the piston, piston pin, piston ring and connecting
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rod, replace them together as a single unit.