Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Connecting Rod - Bushing Diameter
1. Measure the inner diameter of the connecting rod bushing, if equipped. Verify the diameter is within specification.
- Refer to the appropriate section in Group for the procedure.
- If out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer to the appropriate section in Group for the procedure.

Connecting Rod -Bend
1. Measure the connecting rod bend on a suitable alignment fixture. Follow the instructions of the fixture manufacturer. Verify the bend measurement is within specification.
- Refer to the appropriate section in Group for the procedure.
- If out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer to the appropriate section in Group for the procedure

Piston - Pin Diameter
1. Measure the piston pin diameter in two directions at the points shown.
Verify the diameter is
within specification.
Refer to the appropriate section in Group for the procedure.
If out of s ...
Connecting Rod - Twist
1. Measure the connecting rod twist on a suitable alignment fixture.
Follow the instructions of the
fixture manufacturer. Verify the measurement is within specification.
Refer to the appropriat ...
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Caliper (Removal and Installation)
Special Tool(s)
Rear Caliper Piston Adjuster
206-026 (T87P-2588-A)
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Disengage the parking brake cable end from the parking brake lever
arm.
4. Remov ...
Caliper
1. NOTE: It is not necessary to do a complete brake system
bleed if only the disc brake caliper
(2B120) was disconnected.
Place a box end wrench on the disc brake caliper bleeder screw (2208).
Attach a rubber drain
tube to the disc brake caliper b ...
Crankshaft End Play
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or
equivalent
1. Measure the crankshaft end play. Use a Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding
Fixture to measure
crankshaft end play.
2. Position the crankshaft t ...
