Disassembly and Assembly of Sub-Assemblies

PIN CONNECTING ROD, PRESS FIT

Disassembly





1. Press the piston pin out from the connecting rod and piston assembly.





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


Assembly





1. Lubricate the piston pin and piston pin bore.
- Use Super Premium SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil XO-5W30-QSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G.





2. Note: The connecting rod can be installed in either direction.

Position the piston pin in the bore aligned with the connecting rod bore.





3. Press the piston pin into the piston and rod assembly.


PISTON - PIN CONNECTING ROD, FLOATING PIN

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-M2C153-G.





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





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