Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Cylinder Head - Distortion
Special Tool(s)
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Straight Edge 303-D039 (D83L-4201-A) or equivalent |
1. Use a straight edge and a feeler gauge to inspect the cylinder head for flatness. If the cylinder head is distorted, install a new cylinder head.

Cylinder Bore -Cleaning
1. CAUTION: If these procedures are not followed, rusting of the cylinder bores may occur.
Clean the cylinder bores with soap or detergent and water.
2. Thoroughly rinse with clean water and wipe dry with a clean, lint-free cloth.
3. Use a clean, lint-free cloth and lubricate the cylinder bores.
- Use clean engine oil meeting Ford specification.
Valve - Seat Inspection
Valve and Seat Refacing Measurements
CAUTION: After grinding valves or valve seats, check valve
clearance.
1. Check the valve head and seat.
Check valve angles.
Check margin width.
Refer t ...
Cylinder Block Core Plug Replacement
Special Tool(s)
Slide Hammer
100-001 (T50T-100-A)
Material
1. Use a slide hammer or tools suitable to remove the cylinder block core
plug.
2. Inspect the cylinder block plug bore f ...
Other materials:
Water Pump
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Drain the coolant. For additional information, refer to Supercharger Cooling
System Draining,
Filling and Bleeding in this section.
3. Remove the retainer and position the inner fender well ...
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve - Cobra
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the idle air control (IAC) valve electrical connector.
2. Remove the bolts, the IAC valve and the gasket.
3. NOTE: Install a new gasket if necessary.
To install, reverse the removal procedure. ...
Piston
Material
Item
Specification
Super Premium SAE 5W-20
Motor Oil
XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent
WSS-M2C153-
H
Disassembly
1. Press the piston pin out of the connecting rod and piston assembly.
2. Remove the connecting rod from the piston.
3. ...

