What steps must be taken before removing the piston and connecting rod assemblies on 2010 Mazda 3?

Remove cylinder head and oil pan, check and remove cylinder ridges with proper tool, then remove the balance shaft. Check rod endplay, mark and loosen caps, push piston/rod assemblies out. Inspect, fit rings, clean bores, install bearings and pistons with ring compressor, check clearances and rotate crank.

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2010 Mazda 3 Piston Part Number: L3Y4-11-SA0
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- Other Name: Piston Set
- Item Weight: 1.50 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: L3Y4-11-SA0
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2010 Mazda 3 Submodels:
- Mazdaspeed | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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2010 Mazda 3 Piston Part Number: L5Y3-11-SA0
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- Other Name: Piston Set
- Item Weight: 1.50 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: L5Y3-11-SA0
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2010 Mazda 3 Submodels:
- S | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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2010 Mazda 3 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
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Fits the following 2010 Mazda 3 Submodels:
- Mazdaspeed | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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2010 Mazda 3 Piston Part Number: LFY5-11-010
$180.64 MSRP: $240.90
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Piston Set
- Item Weight: 1.50 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: LFY5-11-010
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2010 Mazda 3 Submodels:
- i | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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2010 Mazda 3 Piston Part Number: LFY7-11-010
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Piston Set
- Item Weight: 2.50 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: LFY7-11-010
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2010 Mazda 3 Submodels:
- i | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS

2010 Mazda 3 Piston Parts and Q&A

Q: What steps must be taken before removing the piston and connecting rod assemblies on 2010 Mazda 3?
A: Remove cylinder head and oil pan, check and remove cylinder ridges with proper tool, then remove the balance shaft. Check rod endplay, mark and loosen caps, push piston/rod assemblies out. Inspect, fit rings, clean bores, install bearings and pistons with ring compressor, check clearances and rotate crank.