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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2003WINDSTAR BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1214 (ENGINE - 3.0L (4V))DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIESPISTONASSEMBLY
2003 Ford Windstar Base

Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies: Piston: Assembly

2003 Ford Windstar BaseSECTION Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

  • 1.

    Align the piston-to-connecting rod orientation marks and position the connecting rod in the piston.

  • 2.

    Lubricate the piston pin and pin bore with clean engine oil.

  • 3.

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

  • 4.

    Install the piston pin retaining clips in the piston.

  • 5.

    Lubricate the piston and the new piston rings with clean engine oil.
    NOTE: When installing the piston oil control spacer, orient the gap such that the cut ends are pointed toward the top of the piston.
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