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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: Lubricating Piston Pin And Piston Pin Bore With Clean Engine Oil
    G01623854Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. NOTE: The connecting rod can be installed in either direction
    Fig 2: Positioning Piston Pin In Bore
    G01623855Courtesy 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: Pressing Piston Pin Into Piston And Rod Assembly
    G01623856Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.