Piston - Pin connecting Rod Assembly, Press Fit: Assembly

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CAUTION: PIP mark on piston and squirt groove on connecting rods must be located on the intake side of engine or possible engine damage may occur.

CAUTION: The arrow on the piston must point toward the front of the engine or engine damage may occur.

Fig 1: Identifying Piston Pin And Piston Pin Bore

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Lubricate the piston pin and piston pin bore.
- Use Super Premium SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-H
Position the piston pin in the bore aligned with the connecting rod bore.

Fig 2: Installing Piston Pin In Bore
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Use the Piston Pin Toll to press the piston pin into the piston and connecting rod assembly.

Fig 3: Pressing Piston Pin Into Piston And Connecting Rod Assembly
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Fit and install the piston rings. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .