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:
Halfshaft Joint
Special Tool(s)
Driver
205-199 (T83T-3132-A1)
Hub Bearing Cup Replacer
205-147 (T80T-4000-P)
Sensing Ring Replacer
206-041 (T89P-20202-A)
Disassembly
1. CAUTION: Do not disassemble the halfshaft assembly. Install a new
assem ...
Refrigerant System Tests
Special Tool(s)
R-134a Manifold Gauge Set
176-R032A or equivalent
1. Connect the R-134a Manifold Gauge Set. For additional information, refer
to Manifold Gauge
Set Connection in this section.
2. Adjust the climate controls for maximum cooling ...
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