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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FUSION SEL, 2.3 Z, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 256 (ENGINE SYSTEM)DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIESPISTONDISASSEMBLY
2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, Standard
Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies: Piston: Disassembly
2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the upper piston compression ring.
- Remove the lower piston compression ring.
- Remove the upper piston oil control segment ring.
- Remove the piston oil control spacer.
- Remove the lower piston oil control segment ring.
- Remove the 2 piston pin retainers.
- Remove the piston pin and remove the connecting rod from the piston.
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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.