Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 1096

ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .

Assembly

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

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 295: Identifying Lubrication Areas Of Piston Pin Piston Bore
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NOTE:

The connecting rod can be installed in either direction.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 296: Positioning Piston Pin In Bore
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup

2. Position the piston pin in the bore aligned with the connecting rod bore.

3. Using the special tool, press the piston pin into the piston and rod assembly.

Fig. 297: Pressing Piston Pin Into Piston & Rod Assembly
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

4. Install the piston rings.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup