What steps must be taken before removing the piston and connecting rod assemblies on 2006 Mazda 6?

Remove the cylinder head and oil pan, loosen connecting-rod cap bolts until removable, saving old bolts for checking bearing oil clearance and using new bolts for reassembly. Remove rod caps and bearing inserts, push piston/rod assemblies out, inspect cylinders and ring end gaps, install rings, reinstall rods, check clearances.

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2006 Mazda 6 Piston Part Number: L3Y0-11-SA0
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- Other Name: Piston Set
- Item Weight: 1.50 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: L3Y0-11-SA0
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2006 Mazda 6 Submodels:
- Mazdaspeed | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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2006 Mazda 6 Piston Part Number: L33L-11-210A
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- Other Name: Rod, Connecting; Piston
- Replaces: L33L-11-210, L3K9-11-210, L3K9-11-210A, L3K9-11-210B
- Item Weight: 2.40 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: L33L-11-210A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2006 Mazda 6 Submodels:
- Mazdaspeed | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS

2006 Mazda 6 Piston Parts and Q&A

Q: What steps must be taken before removing the piston and connecting rod assemblies on 2006 Mazda 6?
A: Remove the cylinder head and oil pan, loosen connecting-rod cap bolts until removable, saving old bolts for checking bearing oil clearance and using new bolts for reassembly. Remove rod caps and bearing inserts, push piston/rod assemblies out, inspect cylinders and ring end gaps, install rings, reinstall rods, check clearances.