Mustang Cobra V8-281 4.6L DOHC VIN V MFI (1997)
meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-F.
1. Coat piston bores, piston and rings, crankshaft journal and bearing surfaces with clean engine oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-F.
2. Verify that all parts to be assembled are for same cylinder. Assemble piston to connecting rod.
3. Install a new retainer ring on one side of the piston pin bore.
4. Gradually heat piston to approximately 100°C (212°F).
5. Start piston pin in piston and connecting rod immediately after heating piston. This may require a very light tap with a mallet.
6. Using Piston Pin Remover and Replacer D81L-6135-A or equivalent press piston pin through piston until piston pin bottoms on retainer ring.
7. Install a new retainer ring on other side of the piston pin bore.
8. After assembly, make sure connecting rod swings smoothly.
9. If removed, install piston rings. Follow proper procedure.
10. Install piston and piston rings with notch on piston pointing to the front of engine.
