Connecting Rod; Piston Ring - Mazda 626 MX-6 Workshop Manual

ASSEMBLY (CYLINDER BLOCK)

Connecting Rod

1. Assemble the SST to the piston pin.
2. Apply engine oil to the piston pin.
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3. Set the piston on the SST with the " F" mark fac­
ing upward.
4. Set the connecting rod in piston with the oil hole
in the large end opposite the " F" mark.
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5. Press the piston pin into the piston and connect­
ing rod until the SST contacts the block.
6. While inserting the piston pin, check the pressure
force. If it is less than specified, replace the piston
pin or the connecting rod.
Press force:
5—15 kN (500—1,500 kg, 1,100—3,300 lb)
7. Check the oscillation torque of the connecting rod.
(Refer to page 1—41.)
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Piston Ring

1. Install the three-piece oil rings on the pistons.
(1) Apply engine oil to the oil ring spacer and rails.
(2) Install the oil ring spacer so that the opening
faces upward.
(3) Install the upper rail and lower rail.
Note
a) The upper rail and lower rail are the same.
b) Each rail can be installed with either face
upward.
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