1987 MAZDA 626 Workshop Manual

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MAZDA 626 1987  Workshop Manual 
INSPECTION AND REPAIR 1A 
76G01A-068 
Piston 
1. Inspect the outer circumferences of all pistons for 
seizure or scoring. Replace if necessary. 
2. Measure the outer diameter of each piston at a righ

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MAZDA 626 1987  Workshop Manual 
INSPECTION AND REPAIR 1 A 
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86U01X-104 
76G01A-069 
86U01X-106 
3. Inspect the piston rings for

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MAZDA 626 1987  Workshop Manual 
INSPECTION AND REPAIR 1 A 
76G01A-070 
76G01A-071 
86U01X-109 
Connecting Rod 
1. Measure the connecting rod small end bore. 
Diameter: 21.943—21.961 mm (0.8640—0.8646 in) 
2. Check the interfere

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MAZDA 626 1987  Workshop Manual 
INSPECTION AND REPAIR 1 A 
Crankpin 
,/f 
Main journal 
76G01A-132 
5. If the diameter is less than the minimum, grind the 
journals to match undersize bearings. 
Undersize bearing: 0.25 mm (0.010 in

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MAZDA 626 1987  Workshop Manual 
INSPECTION AND REPAIR 1 A 
Caution 
a) Never forcefully twist, turn inside out, or 
bend the timing belt. 
b) Be careful not to allow oil or grease on the 
belt. 
86U01X-114 
Timing Belt Tensioner an

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MAZDA 626 1987  Workshop Manual 
1 A ASSEMBLY (CYLINDER BLOCK) 
ASSEMBLY 
1. Clean all parts before reinstallation. 
2. Apply new engine oil to all sliding and rotating parts. 
3. Replace plain bearings if they are peeling, burned,

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MAZDA 626 1987  Workshop Manual 
ASSEMBLY (CYLINDER BLOCK) 1 A 
Connecting Rod 
1. Assemble the SST to the piston pin. 
2. Apply engine oil to the piston pin. 
86U01X-118 
3. Set the piston on the SST with the F mark facing 
upward.

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MAZDA 626 1987  Workshop Manual 
1 A ASSEMBLY (CYLINDER BLOCK) 
Spacer iang 
Oil ring 
spacer ends 
Upper rail 
Piston 
 Lower rail 
69G01A-145 
86U01X-121 
Oil ring — 
upper rail f .Top ring 
Oil ring ( 
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