2002 Ford Focus SVTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies: Piston: Assembly

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  1. Place (1) sleeve in (2) and position (3) pin locator into the center hole of sleeve.
    Fig 1: Positioning Pin Locator Into Center Hole Of Sleeve
    G01615384Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Position the piston to be assembled onto the locator.
    Fig 2: Positioning Piston Onto Locator
    G01615385Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Press the pin into the piston and the connecting rod with driver.
    Fig 3: Pressing Pin Into Piston And Connecting Rod
    G01615386Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the piston rings using a suitable expander. The compression ring is to be installed with the grooved side facing down.
    Fig 4: Installing Piston Rings
    G01615387Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: The connecting rod bearings are selective fit to provide the necessary clearance. refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION to measure the clearance and select the proper connecting rod bearing.
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