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:
Installation
1. Install the bearing, snap ring, hub and dust shield. For additional
information, refer to Wheel
Hub-Cobra in this section.
2. Install the knuckle.
1. Position the knuckle on the lower suspension arm and bushing.
2. Install a new bolt and a new nut. Do ...
System Air Flow Description
MAX A/C
When MAX A/C is selected:
The air inlet door vacuum control motor is at full vacuum, closing
off outside air and admitting
only recirculated air.
The panel/defrost door vacuum control motor is at full vacuum and
the panel/floor door vacu ...
Accelerator Cable - Supercharged Engine
Removal and Installation
1. Push the accelerator cable nylon bushing out of the accelerator pedal and
shaft arm.
2. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle cam.
3. Depress the tabs and disconnect the accelerator cable from the bracket.
4. Rel ...

