What steps should be taken before removing the piston and connecting rod assemblies on 2003 Mazda Tribute?

Remove cylinder head, oil pan, oil pickup and windage tray before removing piston rod assemblies. Check for an upper-ring-travel ridge and ream if present. With crankshaft up check rod endplay, remove caps and push assemblies out, inspect, set ring end gaps, install rings and bearings, verify clearances and rotate crankshaft.

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2003 Mazda Tribute Pistons Part Number: ZZCA-11-100
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Piston Set; Pistons
- Replaced by: ZZCB-23-200
- Item Weight: 1.50 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: ZZCA-11-100
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Mazda Tribute Submodels:
- DX, ES, LX, S | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS

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Q: What steps should be taken before removing the piston and connecting rod assemblies on 2003 Mazda Tribute?
A: Remove cylinder head, oil pan, oil pickup and windage tray before removing piston rod assemblies. Check for an upper-ring-travel ridge and ream if present. With crankshaft up check rod endplay, remove caps and push assemblies out, inspect, set ring end gaps, install rings and bearings, verify clearances and rotate crankshaft.