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1998 Mazda 626 Repair Question


Topics covered: Piston, Oil pan, Cylinder head.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on February 20, 2011

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How to replace piston in a 1998 Mazda 626
Avatar Asked by Rumrunner0712

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Replied on February 20, 2011

remove cylinder head, remove oil pan, remove rod cap, push rod and piston out top of engine. remove wrist pin out of rod/piston. put new piston on rod. use ring compressor to hold rings while pushing piston back into cylinder insuring facing right direction. replace rod cap, oil pan and head. drive away happy.

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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Replied on February 20, 2011

oops! forgot to say dull cylinder wall with hone so new rings seat properly. and maybe replace rod bearing with new 1.have fun

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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