Mazda MX-3 silhouetteMX-3

INSPECTION / REPAIR

B2-82prose procedure
(3) If the difference between measurements X and Y exceeds the maximum out-of-round, rebore the cylinder to oversize.
Out-of-round
0.020 mm {0.0009 in} max.
5. If the upper part of a cylinder wall shows uneven wear, remove the ridge with a ridge reamer.

PISTON, PISTON RING, AND PISTON PIN

Piston

Piston inspection

  1. 1
    Inspect the outer circumferences of all pistons for seizing and scoring. Replace as necessary.
  2. 2
    Measure the outer diameter of each piston at a right angle (90°) to the piston pin, 16.5mm {0.65 in} below the oil ring land lower edge.
    Piston outer diameter measurement diagram. Dimension 16.5mm {0.65 in} below the oil ring land lower edge; labeled 'OUTER DIAMETER'.
  3. 3
    Measure the piston-to-cylinder clearance.
    Piston-to-cylinder clearance diagram, piston shown inside cylinder bore with 'CLEARANCE' gap indicated at the bottom edge.
  4. 4
    If the clearance exceeds the maximum, replace the piston or rebore the cylinders to fit oversize pistons.
  5. 5
    If the piston is replaced, the piston rings must also be replaced.

Piston diameter

Piston diameter (mm {in})

Standard
Diameter74.953–74.985 {2.9509–2.9521}
0.25 {0.01} oversize
Diameter75.203–75.235 {2.9608–2.9620}
0.50 {0.02} oversize
Diameter75.453–75.485 {2.9706–2.9718}
Clearance
0.028–0.056 mm {0.0011–0.0022 in}
Maximum
0.13 mm {0.005 in}

Piston and piston rings

  1. 1
    Measure the piston ring-to-ring land clearance around the entire circumference by using a new piston ring.
    Measuring piston ring-to-ring land clearance: a hand holds a new piston ring against the piston ring groove with a feeler gauge.
  2. 2
    If the clearance exceeds the maximum, replace the piston.
  3. 3
    Inspect the piston rings for damage, abnormal wear, and breakage. Replace the piston ring if necessary.
  4. 4
    Insert the piston ring into the cylinder by hand and use the piston to push it to the bottom of the ring travel.
    Piston pushing a piston ring to the bottom of the ring travel inside the cylinder; arrow shows downward direction. Labeled 'PISTON RING'.
Clearance (Top)
0.020–0.065 mm {0.0008–0.0025 in}
Clearance (Second)
0.030–0.065 mm {0.0012–0.0025 in}
Clearance (Oil)
0.025–0.052 mm {0.0010–0.0020 in}
Maximum
0.15 mm {0.006 in}

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