Piston - Pin Connecting Rod Assembly, Press Fit: Assembly

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.

CAUTION: PIP mark on pistons and squirt groove on connecting rods must be located on the intake side of engine or possible engine damage may occur.

CAUTION: The arrow on the piston must point toward the front of the engine or engine damage may occur.

Fig 1: Lubricating Piston Pin & Piston Pin Bore

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Lubricate the piston pin and piston pin bore.
- Use Super Premium SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-H.
Position the piston pin in the bore aligned with the connecting rod bore.

Fig 2: Aligning Piston Pin In Bore With Connecting Rod Bore
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Use the Piston Pin Tool to press the piston pin into the piston and connecting rod assembly.

Fig 3: Pressing Piston Pin Into Piston & Connecting Rod Assembly
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Fit and install the piston rings. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .