Piston - Piston Pin Connecting Rod, Press Fit: Assembly

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Lubricate the piston pin and piston pin bore.
- Use clean engine oil.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Piston Pin And Piston Pin Bore
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: During assembly the small end of the connecting rod must be heated to 232°-316°C (450°-600°F).

Fig 2: Pressing Piston Pin Into Piston And Connecting Rod

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Use a suitable piston pin tool to press the piston pin into the piston and the connecting rod.

NOTE: Lubricate the piston and the piston rings with clean engine oil.

NOTE: Use a suitable ring expander to install the piston rings. Make sure ring end gaps are equally spaced around the circumference of the piston for all piston rings.

Fig 3: Installing Piston Rings

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the piston rings.
Check piston ring end gap and ring-to-groove side clearance. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .