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Piston - Pin Connecting Rod, Press Fit: Assembly

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  1. Lubricate the piston pin and piston pin bore with clean engine oil.
    Fig 1: Lubricating Piston Pin And Piston Pin Bore With Clean Engine Oil
    G02763332Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. NOTE: The connecting rod can be installed in either direction.
    Fig 2: Positioning Piston Pin In Bore Aligned With Connecting Rod Bore
    G02763333Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Position the piston pin in the bore aligned with the connecting rod bore.
  4. Press the piston pin into the piston and rod assembly.
    Fig 3: Pressing Piston Pin Into Piston And Rod Assembly
    G02763334Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.