Crown Victoria V8-281 4.6L SFI (1998)
5. Remove oil pump screen cover and tube.
6. Turn crankshaft until piston to be removed is at the high point of its travel. If more than one piston is being removed, identify the pistons,
connecting rods and connecting rod caps for cylinder position.
NOTE:
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Pistons, connecting rods and connecting rod bearings should be numbered to make sure they are assembled in their original positions.
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Before removing pistons, inspect the top of the cylinder bores. If necessary, remove the ridge and/or carbon deposits from each cylinder
using Cylinder Ridge Reamer T64L-6011-EA.
7. Remove the connecting rod cap and lower connecting rod bearing. Keep cap and lower connecting rod bearing together. Push the piston,
connecting rod assembly and upper connecting rod bearing through the top of the cylinder bore. Use care to prevent damage to the bearing and
cylinder bore surfaces. Keep upper connecting rod bearing and connecting rod together.
CAUTION: Care should be taken not to damage the fractured rod and cap joint face surfaces or possible damage to engine may occur.
NOTE: Connecting rod bolts are retained in the bolt hole with a light press fit. The connecting rod bolts have been torqued to yield at least twice
and must be discarded. Use a hammer and punch to drive connecting rod bolts from connecting rod cap.
