Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Piston Inspection
Special Tool(s)
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:
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 ...
Bulb
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the floor console. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. Remove the bolts, then position the bezel upward.
3. Remove the bulb socket from the bezel.
4. Remove the bulb.
5. To install, reverse the removal ...
Bulb - Headlamp
Removal
WARNING: The halogen bulb contains gas under pressure. The bulb may
shatter if the
glass envelope is scratched or if the bulb is dropped. Handle the bulb only
by its base. Grasp
the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass envelope.
NOT ...