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:
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor - 3.8L
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information,
refer to Section.
2. Remove the camshaft position (CMP) sensor.
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the bolts and the sensor.
Installation
1. To install, reverse t ...
Pinpoint Test M: DTC B1891 - Air Bag Tone Warning Indicator Circuit
Shorted to Battery or
Ignition
Normal Operation
The restraints control module (RCM) monitors its connection to the
generic electronic module (GEM) at
pin 10. This connection is used to signal a chime if the air bag
indicator is inoperative and another SRS
fault exists. If the RC ...
Output Shaft and Direct Clutch Cylinder
Special Tool(s)
Compressor, Clutch Spring
307-015 (T65L-77515-A)
Protector, Piston Seal
307-080 (T80L-77234-A)
Protector, Transmission Direct
Clutch Outer Fluid Seal
307-422
Material
Item
Specification
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