Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies: Piston: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Windstar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Lubricate the piston pin and piston pin bore with clean engine oil.

Fig 1: Identifying Piston Pin
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NOTE: The connecting rod can be installed in either direction.

Fig 2: Identifying Position Piston Pin In Bore Aligned With Connecting Rod Bore

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Position the piston pin in the bore aligned with the connecting rod bore.
Using the special tool, press the piston pin into the piston and rod assembly.

Fig 3: Pressing Piston Pin Into Piston And Rod Assembly
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