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Piston Inspection

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  1. Measure the outer diameter of each piston at right angle 90° to the piston pin, 42.6 mm {1.68 in} below the top of the piston.
    • If the piston diameter is below the standard diameter, replace the piston.

    Piston Diameter 

    1. 88.990-89.030 mm {3.5036-3.5051 in} 
      Fig 1: Measuring Piston Diameter
      G02831142Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.