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Maverick 2001 (12.2000-07.2004)

Engine - 3.0L Duratec-VE (VE6) - Piston Maverick 2001 (12/2000-07/2004)
Disassembly and Assembly of Subassemblies

Disassembly
  1. Remove the top compression ring.

  1. Remove the second compression ring.

  1. Remove the first oil control ring.

  1. Remove the oil control spacer ring.

  1. Remove the second oil control ring.

  1. Remove the clips.

  1. Remove the piston pin and the connecting rod from the piston.
  1. Clean and inspect the connecting rod and the piston. For additional information, refer to Section 303-00 Engine System - General Information.

Assembly
  1. Lubricate the piston pin and piston bore with Super Premium SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil XO-5W20–QSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153–H and install the piston pin.

  1. Install the clips.
  1. Check the piston ring end gap. For additional information, refer to Section 303-00 Engine System - General Information.
  1. Lubricate the piston rings with Super Premium SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil XO-5W20–QSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153–H.

  1. Install the first oil control ring.

  1. Install the oil control spacer ring.

  1. Install the second oil control ring.

  1. Install the second compression ring.
    • The top of the second compression ring has a "0" on it. Position this side of the ring towards the top of the piston.

  1. Install the top compression ring.
    • The top compression ring can be installed with either side up.

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