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:
Axle Assembly
Removal and Installation
1. CAUTION: The vehicle must be on level ground and at curb height.
Mark the rear shock absorbers relative to their protective sleeve.
During installation, raise the suspension to this reference mark before
tightening the
suspens ...
Engine (Disassembly)
Special Tool(s)
Service Set, Camshaft
303-017 (T65L-6250-A)
Remover, Crankshaft Vibration
Damper
303-009 (T58P-6316-D)
Lifting Bracket Set, Engine
303-D095 (D94L-6001-A) or
equivalent
Remover, Power Stee ...
Transmission Drive Cycle Test
NOTE: Always drive the vehicle in a safe manner according to driving
conditions and obey all traffic
laws.
NOTE: The Transmission Drive Cycle Test must be followed exactly.
Malfunctions must occur four
times consecutively for shift error DTC code to be set, ...

