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Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies: Piston: Assembly

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  1. Lubricate the piston pin and piston bore with clean engine oil and install the piston pin.
    Fig 1: Installing Piston Pin
    G03429963Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the clips.
    Fig 2: Installing Clips
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  3. Check the piston ring end gap. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION for basic mechanical concerns.
  4. Lubricate the piston rings with clean engine oil.
  5. Install the first oil control ring.
    Fig 3: Installing First Oil Control Ring
    G03429965Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the oil control spacer ring.
    Fig 4: Installing Oil Control Spacer Ring
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  7. Install the second oil control ring.
    Fig 5: Installing Second Oil Control Ring
    G03429967Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the second compression ring.
    • The top of the second compression ring has a "0" on it. Position this side of the ring towards the top of the piston.
    Fig 6: Installing Second Compression Ring
    G03429968Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the top compression ring.
    • The top compression ring can be installed with either side up.
    Fig 7: Installing Top Compression Ring
    G03429969Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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