Ford Ecosport: Engine - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129kW/175PS) / Disassembly and Assembly of Subassemblies - Piston

DISASSEMBLY

1. Remove the piston rings and discard.
   

1. • Remove the piston pin retainers and discard.
     
   • Remove the piston pin.
     

1. Remove the piston from the connecting rod.
   

1. Inspect the piston.
   Refer to: Piston Inspection (303-00 Engine System - General Information, General Procedures).
   

ASSEMBLY

1. Indicates front of engine.
   

1. Install the piston to the connecting rod.
   

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

1. Install the piston pin retainers.
   

1. Lubricate with clean engine oil and install the piston rings.
   

1. NOTE: Align the piston rings on the piston.

   1. Upper oil control segment ring gap location.
      
   2. Oil control spacer gap location.
      
   3. Lower oil control segment ring gap location.
      
   4. Piston to be assembled with the arrow pointing to the front of the engine.