1992 Mazda 323 Protege Workshop/Wiring Manuals
Connecting Rod
1. Install one piston pin clip into the clip groove in the piston.
2. Assemble the piston and the connecting rod, a ligning the oil groove in the large end of connecting rod opposite the “F” mark on the piston.
3. Apply clean engine oil to the piston pin.
4. Install the piston pin from the side opposite the clip.
5. Tap the piston pin in with the SST until the pin contacts the clip. If the pin cannot be installed easily, replace the connecting rod.
6. Install the second clip into the clip groove in the piston.
7. Check the oscillation torque of the connecting rod. If the large end does not drop by its own weight, replace the piston and/or piston pin.
Piston Ring
1. Install the three-piece oil rings on the pistons.
(1) Apply clean engine oil to the oil ring spacer and rails.
(2) Install the oil ring spacer with the ends upward.
Note
The upper rail and lower rail are the same.
1. The rails may be installed with either face upward. (3) Install the upper rail and lower rail.
2. Verify that both rails are expanded by the spacer tangs as shown in the figure by making certain the rails turn smoothly in both directions.
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