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Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies: Piston: Assembly

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NOTE: Lubricate all parts with clean engine oil.
NOTE: Install the piston in the connecting rod with the cylinder number side of the rod and the indentation notch in the piston on the same side.
NOTE: The oil hole in the connecting rod must face the RH side of the cylinder block and the arrow on the piston must face the front of the engine block.
    NOTE: If the piston pin is removed from the piston, a new piston and piston pin must be used. Do not reuse the piston or the piston pin.
  1. Gradually heat the pin bore side of the connecting rod to approximately 232°C-316°C (467°F-626°F) and immediately install the piston pin.
  2. Using the special tool, press the piston pin into the piston and connecting rod assembly.
    Fig 1: Pressing Piston Pin Into Piston And Connecting Rod Assembly Using Special Tool
    G03947322Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the piston rings.
  4. Make sure the ring gaps (oil spacer-A, oil ring-B, compression ring-C) are correctly spaced around the circumference of the piston.
    Fig 2: Installing Piston Rings
    G03947324Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the connecting rod bearings in the connecting rod and cap.
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