Disassembly and Assembly of Subassemblies: Piston: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE: Align the piston-to-connecting rod orientation marks made during disassembly.

Fig 1: Aligning Piston-To-Connecting Rod Orientation Marks
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Apply the specified lubricant to the specified component.
Material : Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-QSP (WSS-M2C946-A)

Fig 2: Lubricating Piston Pin And Pin Bore With Clean Engine Oil
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 3: Locating Piston Pin Retainers In Piston
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Apply the specified lubricant to the specified component.
Material : Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-QSP (WSS-M2C946-A)

Fig 4: Lubricating Piston And Piston Rings With Clean Engine Oil
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Align the piston rings on the piston.
1. Upper oil control segment ring gap location.
2. Oil control spacer gap location.
3. Lower oil control segment ring gap location.
Fig 5: Identifying Piston Ring Gap Locations
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.