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Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies: Piston: Removal

CAUTION: Mark the position of the parts for installation in their original position.
  1. Remove the piston rings.
    1. Remove the top compression ring.
    2. Remove the second compression ring.
    3. Remove the oil control rings and spacer.
      Fig 1: Removing Piston Rings
      G03411959Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the two piston pin retainers.
    Fig 2: Identifying Piston Pin Retainers
    G03411960Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using a hydraulic press, remove the piston pin.
    1. Position the piston in a suitable holding fixture.
    2. Using the special tool, remove the piston pin.
      Fig 3: Removing Piston Pin Using Special Tool
      G03411961Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.