What steps must be taken before removing the piston and connecting rod assemblies on 2002 Mazda Protege?

Clean the cylinder head (s) or the oil pan and the oil pump pick-up tube before the removal of the piston and the connecting rod assemblies. Look at the ridges in the upper limit of ring travel; remove them with ridge reamer. Before dismantling the connecting rods, turn the engine upside-down, and examine the endplay.

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2002 Mazda Protege Piston Part Number: FSY3-11-SA0
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Piston Set
- Item Weight: 1.50 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: FSY3-11-SA0
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2002 Mazda Protege Submodels:
- DX, ES, LX, Mazdaspeed, MP3 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS

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Q: What steps must be taken before removing the piston and connecting rod assemblies on 2002 Mazda Protege?
A: Clean the cylinder head (s) or the oil pan and the oil pump pick-up tube before the removal of the piston and the connecting rod assemblies. Look at the ridges in the upper limit of ring travel; remove them with ridge reamer. Before dismantling the connecting rods, turn the engine upside-down, and examine the endplay.