Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Piston Inspection
Special Tool(s)
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Scraper, Piston Ring Groove 303-D033 (D81L-6002-D) or equivalent |
CAUTION: Do not use a caustic cleaning solution or a wire brush to clean the pistons or damage can occur.
1. Clean and inspect the (1) ring lands, (2) skirts, (3) pin bosses, and the (4) tops of the pistons. If wear marks, scores or glazing is found on the piston skirt, check for a bent or twisted connecting rod.

2. Use the Piston Ring Groove Scraper to clean the piston ring grooves.
- Make sure the oil ring holes are clean.

Crankshaft - Connecting Rod Journal Taper, Out of Round
1. Measure the crankshaft connecting rod journal diameters in two
directions perpendicular to one
another at each end of the connecting rod journal. The difference in the
measurements from
one e ...
Piston - Pin to Bore Diameter
1. WARNING: Cover the end of the pin bore with a hand or shop rag when
removing
the retainer ring, since it has a tendency to spring out. Wear eye protection.
NOTE: Piston and piston pins are a matc ...
Other materials:
Hose
Special Tool(s)
Installer Set, Teflon Seal
211-D027 (D90P-3517-A) or
equivalent
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: While servicing the power steering system, make sure to plug
all open hoses,
line fittings, and fluid ports to prevent the entr ...
Crankshaft Runout
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or
equivalent
1. NOTE: Crankshaft main bearing journals must be within
specifications before checking runout.
Use the Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixtur ...
Speed Control
Torque Specifications
Speed Control
The speed control system consists of the following components:
speed control actuator cable (9A825)
deactivator switch
output shaft sensor (OSS)
speed control actuator switches (9C888)
brake pedal position (BPP) switc ...

