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Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies: Piston: Assembly

  1. Lubricate the piston pin and piston pin bore with clean engine oil.
    Fig 1: Identifying Piston Pin And Piston Pin Bore
    G03244086Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. NOTE: The connecting rod can be installed in either direction.
    Fig 2: Installing Piston Pin In Bore Aligned With Connecting Rod Bore
    G03244087Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Position the piston pin in the bore aligned with the connecting rod bore.
  4. Using the special tool, press the piston pin into the piston and rod assembly.
    Fig 3: Installing Piston Pin Into Piston And Rod Assembly
    G03244088Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.