Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies: Piston: Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Lubricate the piston pin and piston pin bore.
- Use clean engine oil.
- Using the special tool, press the piston pin into the piston and the connecting rod.
- Install the piston rings.
- Check piston ring end gap and ring-to-groove side clearance. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
NOTE:
During assembly, the small end of the connecting rod must be heated to 232°-316°C (450°-600°F).
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.