Connecting Rod Cap Removal (4.0L); Connecting Rod Removal (4.0L); Connecting Rod Bearings - Mazda B-Series 1997 Workshop Manual

DISASSEMBLY
1.
Connecting rod cap
...........................
Disassembly Note below
2. Connecting rod bearing
...........................
Disassembly Note below
.............................. Inspection page B3-48
3. Piston ring
................. Disassembly Note page 83-39
..............................
Inspection page B3-46
4. Piston pin
.................
Disassembly Note page B3-39
..............................
Inspection page B3-46
5. Connecting rod
........................... Disassembly Note below
.............................. Inspection page 83-47
6. Piston
Inspection .............................. page B3-45
7. Main bearing cap
8. Main bearing, lower
Disassembly Note
...........................
below
9. Crankshaft
Inspection .............................. page B3-47
10.Main bearing, upper
Disassembly Note ........................... below
11. Cylinder block
Inspection .............................. page B3-44
12. Camshaft
Disassembly Note ................. page B3-39
Inspection .............................. page B3-43
13. Thrust plate
Disassembly Note
Connecting rod cap
Before removing the connecting rod caps, measure the
connecting rod side clearance. (Refer to page B3-54.)
ME1 082-6 6BUOB3-010
Connecting rod bearing, lower main bearing and
upper main bearing
Mark the location of the bearings so they can be rein-
stalled in the position they were removed.
4BUOB3-104
Connecting rod
1. Before removing the connecting rods, measure the con-
necting rod bearing oil clearance by using Plastigage.
(Refer to page 83-53.)
2. Remove the Plastigage from the crankshaft journals.
Caution
Do not scratch the crankshaft journals or the
cylinder walls.
3. Use the handle of a hammer to push the piston and
connecting rod assembly through the top of the cylinder
block.
5BUOB3-049