Piston: Service and Repair

Disassembly





1. Remove the clips.





2. Remove the piston pin from the piston and connecting rod assembly.





3. Remove the connecting rod from the piston.
4. Clean and inspect the piston and connecting rod.

Assembly

1. Note: Connecting rod must be installed into piston with identification markings toward front.





Position the connecting rod in the piston.





2. Lubricate the piston pin and pin bore.
^ Use Super Premium SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil XO-5W30-QSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2CI 53-G.





3. Install the piston pin in the piston and connecting rod assembly.





4. Install the piston pin retaining clips in the piston.