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 -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 - 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:
Functionality
With the ignition switch in the RUN position, voltage is applied
through the warning indicator I circuit
904 (LG/RD) to the voltage regulator. This turns the regulator on,
allowing current to flow from battery
sense A circuit 36 (YE/WH) to the genera ...
Principles of Operation
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime
The key-in-ignition warning chime activates when the generic
electronic module (GEM) detects the
ignition switch circuits are in the OFF or ACC states and when the GEM
detects the driver door is ajar
from the driver do ...
Axle Housing
Special Tool(s)
Plug Set, Differential
205-294 (T89P-4850-B)
Protector, Differential Seal
(Pair)
205-461
Remover, Halfshaft
205-475
Remover, Steering Arm
211-003 (T64P-3590-F)
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