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. Position the wiring harness:
Install the wiring harness retainer onto the LH valve cover stud bolt.
Install the wiring harness retainer into the power steering reservoir.
2. Connect the ECT sensor electrical connector.
3. Connect the CMP senso ...
Axle
Special Tool(s)
2-Jaw Puller
205-D072 (D97L-4221-A) or
equivalent
Adapter for 205-S127
205-105 (T76P-4020-A3)
Bearing Preload Tool
205-395 (T93P-4220-A)
Plate, Bearing/Oil Seal
205-090 (T75L-1165-B)
Gauge, ...
Caliper (Disassembly and Assembly)
Special Tool(s)
Rear Caliper Piston Adjuster
206-026 (T87P-2588-A)
Rear Caliper Spring
Compressor Set
206-S027 (T87P-2588-B)
Disassembly
1. Remove the rear disc brake caliper (2552). For additional
information, refer to Caliper i ...
