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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: Identifying Piston Pin And Pin Bore
    G03921072Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: The connecting rod can be installed in either direction.
    Fig 2: Installing Piston Pin Into Piston And Connecting Rod Assembly
    G03921073Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Position the piston pin in the bore aligned with the connecting rod bore.
  3. Press the piston pin into the piston and rod assembly.
    Fig 3: Pressing Piston Pin Into Piston And Rod Assembly
    G03885865Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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