Escort L4-116 1.9L SOHC HO (1989)
Piston: Service and Repair
Fig. 10 Assembling Piston To Rod
Fig. 11 Piston & Rod Assembly
Position locator tool D85P-6135-A or equivalent into center hole of sleeve T71P-6135-P1, Fig. 10, then place piston onto locator. Locator will align
pin bores in piston and rods and will also serve as a pilot for piston pin. Press piston into place using driver tool No. T81P-6135-A2 or equivalent.
Assemble piston to rod with arrow facing front of engine and numbered side of rod facing exhaust manifold side of engine, Fig. 11. Check side clearance
between connecting rods at each crankshaft journal. Clearance should be .004-.011 inch.
