Piston Ring - Mazda 626 1989 Workshop Manual

ASSEMBLY (CYLINDER BLOCK)
Connecting Rod
1. Align the identification mark to the cap of large end
of connecting rod and F mark on the piston as
shown in the figure.
2. Apply a coat of engine oil to the circumference of
each piston pin and to the small end of each con­
necting rod.
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3. Set a clip into the clip groove in one side of the
piston.
4. Insert the piston pin into the piston and connect­
ing rod from the opposite side of the piston with
the SST .
5. Tap the piston pin in until it touchs the clip. Install
the other clip into the groove in the piston.
6. Check the oscillation torque of the connecting rod.
(Refer to page 1B—33.)

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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