Genuine 1989 Mazda MX-6 Piston

1989 Mazda MX-6 Piston Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to properly remove the ridge from the top of each cylinder and check the end play before taking out the piston and connecting rod assemblies on 1989 Mazda MX-6?

  A: Using a ridge reamer, remove each cylinder's ridge or pistons may break. Check end play with a dial indicator on the connecting rod cap or with feeler gauges; replace rods if beyond service limit. Mark rods/caps, loosen caps, remove piston assemblies without dropping inserts, protect journals, reassemble caps finger tight.