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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.
  1. Remove the 2 compression rings, the 2 oil control rings and the oil control spacer.
  2. Remove the piston pin retainers and the piston pin.
  3. Remove the piston from the connecting rod.
  4. 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.
    Fig 1: Locating Identification Mark
    G03885869Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.