Piston - Diameter

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Measure the piston dome and skirt diameter 90 degrees from the piston pin at the points indicated. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
1. If it is out of specification, install new components as necessary.
  
  Fig 1: Measuring Piston Dome & Skirt Diameter
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.