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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALENGINE - 3.0L (4V)DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIESPISTONASSEMBLY

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan

Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies: Piston: Assembly

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Assembly

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

Fig 1: Installing Piston Pin
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Install the clips.

Fig 2: Identifying Piston Pin Clips
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Check the piston ring end gap. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
Lubricate the piston rings with clean engine oil.
Install the first oil control ring.

Fig 3: Installing First Oil Control Ring
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Install the oil control spacer ring.

Fig 4: Installing Oil Control Spacer Ring
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Install the second oil control ring.

Fig 5: Installing Second Oil Control Ring
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Install the second compression ring.
- The top of the second compression ring has a "0" on it. Position this side of the ring towards the top of the piston.
Fig 6: Installing Second Compression Ring
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Install the top compression ring.
- The top compression ring can be installed with either side up.
Fig 7: Identifying Top Compression Ring
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.