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Piston Pin Replacement

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  1. Using an arbor press and Piston Pin Remover/Installer (T68P-6135-A), press piston pin from piston and connecting rod. See Fig 2. Ensure connecting rod piston pin bore and piston pin are withi n specification. See CONNECTING RODS  and PISTONS PINS & RINGS tables under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.
  2. Apply light coat of engine oil to all parts to be assembled. Assemble piston to connecting rod, with numbered side of rod toward outside of engine and notch in piston head toward front of engine. See Figure.
  3. Position piston pin in piston and connecting rod. Using arbor press and pin remover/installer, press pin into piston and connecting rod until end of pin is 1/16 - 1/8" (1.6-3.2 mm) below chamfer of piston pin bore.
Fig 1: Positioning Rings On Piston
G95A26989Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Removing & Installing Piston Pin
G95B26998Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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