Genuine 2002 Mazda Tribute Piston

2002 Mazda Tribute Piston Parts and Q&A

• Q: What is Top Dead Center (TDC) in relation to a Piston and how is it determined on 2002 Mazda Tribute?

  A: A highest point of the cylinder that the piston attains during the rotation of the crankshaft is called Top Dead Center (TDC) and is important in engine timing. In older models, detach battery, pull out spark plugs and valve cover and adjust the notch of TDC. Positioning can be done using timing pin. In subsequent models, it requires special equipment to adjust TDC.