Piston - Pin Connecting Rod Assembly, Floating Pin: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Connecting rod must be installed into piston with identification markings toward the front.

Fig 1: Locating Connecting Rod Identification Marks

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Position the connecting rod in the piston.
Lubricate the piston pin and pin bore with clean engine oil.

Fig 2: Lubricating Piston Pin And Pin Bore
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Install the piston pin in the piston and connecting rod assembly.

Fig 3: Installing Piston Pin In Piston And Connecting Rod Assembly
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Install the piston pin retaining clips in the piston.

Fig 4: Installing Piston Pin Retaining Clips In Piston
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