Items 10-9: Piston and Connecting Rod Assembly Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
The connecting rod must be installed into the piston with identification markings toward the front.
Fig 1: Identifying Piston And Connecting Rod Identification Marks