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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FUSION SEL, 2.3 Z, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1136 (ENGINE - 6.8L)DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIESPISTONASSEMBLY
2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, Standard

Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies: Piston: Assembly

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Assembly
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    NOTE: Connecting rod must be installed into piston with identification markings toward front.
  1. Position the connecting rod in the piston.
    2. Fig 1: Positioning Connecting Rod In Piston
    GF0000360Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Lubricate the piston pin and pin bore with clean engine oil.
    3. Fig 2: Lubricating Piston Pin And Pin Bore
    GF0002549Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the piston pin in the piston and connecting rod assembly.
    4. Fig 3: Positioning Piston Pin In Bore
    GF0002550Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the piston pin retaining clips in the piston.
    5. Fig 4: Piston Pin Clips
    GF0011707Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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