Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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 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 - Twist

Connecting Rod -Piston Pin Side Clearance

1. Measure the clearance between the connecting rod and the piston. Verify the 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 303 for the procedure.

Connecting Rod -Piston Pin Side Clearance

    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 s ...

    Connecting Rod - Bearing Journal Clearance
    Special Tool(s) Plastigage 303-D031 (D81L-6002-B) or equivalent NOTE: The crankshaft connecting rod journals must be within specifications to check the connecting rod bearing journa ...

    Other materials:

    Transmission (Disassembly)
    Special Tool(s) Remover, Mainshaft Bearing 308-058 (T77J-7025-H) Screw, Bearing Removal tube 308-092 (T84T-7025-B) Holding Fixture, Transmission 307-003 (T57L-500-B) Remover, Bushing 307-001 (TOOL-1175-AC) ...

    System Bleeding
    1. If required, remove the hydraulic system from the vehicle. Refer to Hydraulic System, Lift Cylinder and Motor in this section. 2. Remove the fill plug at the end of the hydraulic pump. 3. Fill the pump with Mercon Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmiss ...

    Purging - CIII Power Steering Pump
    Special Tool(s) Vacuum Pump 416-D002 (D95L-7559-A) or Equivalent CAUTION: If the air is not purged from the power steering system correctly, premature power steering pump failure can result. This condition can occur on pre-delivery vehicles ...