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2004 Mazda Tribute 2WD L4-2.0LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
System Specifications
Cylinder block
Cylinder bore diameter
Standard 84.800-84.810 mm (3.338576-3.3389697 inch)
Oversize 85.060-85.070 mm (3.3488-3.3492 inch)
Piston to cylinder bore clearance 0.010-0.030 mm (0.0003937-0.0011811 inch)
Out of round limit 0.025 mm (0.0009842 inch) max
Taper limit +0.025 (0.0009842 inch) - 0.013 mm (0.0005118 inch) max
Main bearing bores inside diameter (bearing caps installed) 58.011-58.0380 mm (2.28389-2.284956 inch)
Main bearing bores inside diameter (bearing caps installed) bearing caps graded by size 58.008-58.031 mm (2.2837749-2.284680 inch)
Crankshaft
Main bearing journal diameter 57.980-58.000 mm (2.2826726-2.28346 inch)
Main bearing journal end play 0.09-0 26 mm (0.0035433-0.010236 inch)
Connecting rod bearing journal diameter 46.89-46.91 mm (1.846059-1.850036 inch)
Connecting rod
Connecting rod bearing clearance to crankshaft 0.016-0.070 mm (0.0006299-0.0027559 inch)
Connecting rod piston pin bore diameter 20.589-20.609 mm (0.810589-0.811376 inch)
Crankshaft bearing bore diameter 46.89-46.91 mm (1.846059-1.846847 inch)
Pistons
Piston to bore clearance 0.010-0.030 mm (0.0003937-0.0011811 inch)
Piston diameter
Standard 84.758-84.772 mm (3 3369-3 3375 inch)
Oversize 85.008-85.022 mm (3.3468-3.3473 inch)
Piston-to-cylinder bore clearance 0.035-0.065 mm (0.0014-0.0025 inch)
Ring width
Upper compression ring 0.30-0.50 mm (0.011811-0.019685 inch)
Lower compression ring 0.30-0.50 mm (0.011811-0.019685 inch)
Oil control ring 0.40-1.40 mm (0.015748-0.055118 inch)
Ring groove width
Upper compression ring 1.484 mm (0.058425 inch)
Lower compression ring 1.734 mm (0.0682675 inch)
Oil control ring 2.905 mm (1.1143698 inch)
Piston pin length 63.00-63.80 mm (2.48031-2.51181 inch)
Piston pin diameter
White 20.662-20.625 mm (0.8134629-0.8120062 inch)
Red 20.625-20.628 mm (0.8120062-0.8121243 inch)
Blue 20.628-20.631 mm (0.8121243-0.8122424 inch)
Piston-to-piston pin interference fit 0.010-0.015 mm (0.0003937-0.0005905 inch)
Piston pin clearance in connecting rod bore 0.016-0.049 mm (0.0006299-0.0019291 inch)
Tightening specifications
For specifications regarding Main Bearing Cap bolts, refer to service procedure. Assembly (1 - 50)
For specifications regarding Rod Bearing Cap bolts, refer to service procedure. Assembly (1 - 50)
Crankshaft Pulley bolt.
Cylinder bore diameter
Standard 84.800-84.810 mm (3.338576-3.3389697 inch)
Oversize 85.060-85.070 mm (3.3488-3.3492 inch)
Piston to cylinder bore clearance 0.010-0.030 mm (0.0003937-0.0011811 inch)
Out of round limit 0.025 mm (0.0009842 inch) max
Taper limit +0.025 (0.0009842 inch) - 0.013 mm (0.0005118 inch) max
Main bearing bores inside diameter (bearing caps installed) 58.011-58.0380 mm (2.28389-2.284956 inch)
Main bearing bores inside diameter (bearing caps installed) bearing caps graded by size 58.008-58.031 mm (2.2837749-2.284680 inch)
Crankshaft
Main bearing journal diameter 57.980-58.000 mm (2.2826726-2.28346 inch)
Main bearing journal end play 0.09-0 26 mm (0.0035433-0.010236 inch)
Connecting rod bearing journal diameter 46.89-46.91 mm (1.846059-1.850036 inch)
Connecting rod
Connecting rod bearing clearance to crankshaft 0.016-0.070 mm (0.0006299-0.0027559 inch)
Connecting rod piston pin bore diameter 20.589-20.609 mm (0.810589-0.811376 inch)
Crankshaft bearing bore diameter 46.89-46.91 mm (1.846059-1.846847 inch)
Pistons
Piston to bore clearance 0.010-0.030 mm (0.0003937-0.0011811 inch)
Piston diameter
Standard 84.758-84.772 mm (3 3369-3 3375 inch)
Oversize 85.008-85.022 mm (3.3468-3.3473 inch)
Piston-to-cylinder bore clearance 0.035-0.065 mm (0.0014-0.0025 inch)
Ring width
Upper compression ring 0.30-0.50 mm (0.011811-0.019685 inch)
Lower compression ring 0.30-0.50 mm (0.011811-0.019685 inch)
Oil control ring 0.40-1.40 mm (0.015748-0.055118 inch)
Ring groove width
Upper compression ring 1.484 mm (0.058425 inch)
Lower compression ring 1.734 mm (0.0682675 inch)
Oil control ring 2.905 mm (1.1143698 inch)
Piston pin length 63.00-63.80 mm (2.48031-2.51181 inch)
Piston pin diameter
White 20.662-20.625 mm (0.8134629-0.8120062 inch)
Red 20.625-20.628 mm (0.8120062-0.8121243 inch)
Blue 20.628-20.631 mm (0.8121243-0.8122424 inch)
Piston-to-piston pin interference fit 0.010-0.015 mm (0.0003937-0.0005905 inch)
Piston pin clearance in connecting rod bore 0.016-0.049 mm (0.0006299-0.0019291 inch)
Tightening specifications
For specifications regarding Main Bearing Cap bolts, refer to service procedure. Assembly (1 - 50)
For specifications regarding Rod Bearing Cap bolts, refer to service procedure. Assembly (1 - 50)
Crankshaft Pulley bolt.
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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