Ford Aerostar 1997 Workshop Manual page 158

1997 Aerostar/Ranger
24. Make sure the ring gaps are properly spaced around the circumference of the piston. Refer to
and Connecting Rod
25. NOTE: Install piston with indentation notch in the piston head toward front of engine.
Install a piston ring compressor on the piston and push piston in with a hammer handle until it is
slightly below the top of the cylinder. Be sure to guide connecting rods to avoid damaging crankshaft
journals (cover studs).
26. Check clearance of each connecting rod bearing. Refer to procedure in
27. After bearings have been fitted, apply a light coat of SAE 50 Service SG oil to the journals and
bearings.
28. Turn the crankshaft throw to the bottom of its stroke. Push piston all the way down until connecting
rod bearing seats on the crankshaft journal.
29. Install connecting rod cap. Tighten nuts to 25-32 Nm (18-24 lb-ft).
30. Check side clearance between connecting rods on each crankshaft journal.
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