Mazda 323 1988 Workshop Manual page 139

16
ASSEMBLY
Oil rino
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Xl ring
Oil ring (spacer)
lower rail)
Oil ring (upper rail)
Oil ring (spacer)
7. If the piston pin cannot be tapped in easily, replace
the piston pin or the connecting rod.
8. Check the oscillation torque of the connecting rod
as shown in the figure. If the large end does not
drop by its own weight, replace the piston and
piston pin.
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.
(3) Install the upper rail and lower rail.
Caution
@After installation of the upper and lower
side rails, make certain they turn smoothly
in both directions.
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b) Do not align the end gaps, stagger them.
2. Install the second and top ring.
(1) Apply a liberal coat of engine oil to the piston
rings.
(2) Install the second ring to the piston first, then
the top one, using a piston
ring insertion tool,
(commercially available).
Caution
The rings must be installed so the "R" marks
face upward.