Genuine 1988 Mazda MX-6 Piston

1988 Mazda MX-6 Piston Parts and Q&A

• Q: What steps should be followed before installing the piston and connecting rod assemblies on 1988 Mazda MX-6?

  A: Ensure cylinder walls, chamfered edges and crankshaft are ready. Remove rod cap, old bearings; clean surfaces. Install new bearing halves without lubricant, fit piston rings and hoses. Lubricate piston and rings, compress rings, insert piston with notch forward, bolt rod cap, check bearing clearance with Plastigage.