Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies: Piston: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the top compression ring.

Fig 1: Removing Top Compression Ring
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Remove the second compression ring.

Fig 2: Removing Second Compression Ring
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Remove the first oil control ring.

Fig 3: Removing First Oil Control Ring
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Remove the oil control spacer ring.

Fig 4: Removing Oil Control Spacer Ring
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Remove the second oil control ring.

Fig 5: Removing Second Oil Control Ring
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Remove the clips.

Fig 6: Removing Clips
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Remove the piston pin and the connecting rod from the piston.

Fig 7: Removing Piston Pin & Connecting Rod From Piston
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Clean and inspect the connecting rod and the piston. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION for basic mechanical concerns.