Mazda 323 1988 Workshop Manual page 142

ASSEMBLY 16
If end play exceeds the limit, adjust the end play with
thrust bearings.
Standard thickness:
2.50-2.55 mm (0.0984-0.1004 in)
Undersize width:
0.25 mm (0.010 in):
2.625-2.675 mm (0.1033-0.1053 in)
0.50 mm (0.020 in):
2.750-2.800 mm (0.1083-0.1102 in)
Note
Oil groove of the thrust bearing must face the
crankshaft.
Piston and Connecting Rod Assembly
1. Apply engine oil to the cylinder walls, piston cir-
cumference, and rings.
2. Insert each piston and connecting rod into the cyl-
inder block by using a piston insertion tool, (com-
mercially available).
Caution
The pistons must be inserted so that the "F"
marks face the front of the cylinder block.
Connecting Rod Cap
1. Inspect and adjust the connectrng rod bearrng and
crankshaft pin journal oil clearance by the same
procedure used for the crankshaft and main bear-
ing oil clearance.
Connecting rod cap tightening torque:
65-69 N.m (6.6-7.0 m-kg, 48-51 ft-lb)
Oil clearance:
0.028-0.068 mm (0.001 l-0.0027 in)
Maximum:
0.10 mm (0.0039 in)
Undersize connecting rod bearing:
0.25 mm (0.010 in), 0.50 mm (0.020 in)
Caution
Be sure to align the connecting rod caps and
on the connecting rod when installing the con-
necting rod cap.
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