Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies: Piston: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

1.

Remove the piston rings from the piston.
- Discard the piston rings.

2.

Remove the 2 piston pin retainers and the piston pin.

NOTE: If the piston and connecting rod are to be reinstalled, they must be assembled in the same orientation. Mark the piston orientation to the connecting rod for reassembly.

3.
Separate the piston from the connecting rod.

4.

Clean and inspect the piston and connecting rod. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .