Disassembly and Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the 2 compression rings, the 2 oil control rings and the oil control spacer.
- Remove the piston pin retainers and the piston pin.
- Remove the piston from the connecting rod.
- To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
NOTE:
Lubricate all of the components with clean engine oil.
NOTE:
The connecting rod must be installed into the piston with identification markings toward the front.