Piston & Rod Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda B3000 and 2001 Mazda B3000. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Install piston on connecting rod, with piston notch on same side as button on connecting rod. See Fig 1. Install piston and connecting rod in engine, with notch on top of piston toward front of engine.