Disassembly and Assembly

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NOTE: Mark the connecting rod and piston to make sure correct orientation on reassembly.

Fig 1: Locating Piston Pin Retainers

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the piston pin retainers.

NOTE: The piston pins are a floating type piston pin and should not require a press to remove or install them.

Remove the connecting rod.
1. Remove the piston pin.
2. Remove the connecting rod.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Piston Pin And Connecting Rod
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.