Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Piston - Pin Connecting Rod, Floating Pin
Material
| Item | Specification |
| SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Engine Oil XO-5W20-QSP | WSS-M2C153- H |
Disassembly
1. Remove the clips.
2. Remove the piston pin from the piston and connecting rod assembly.
3. Remove the connecting rod from the piston.
4. Clean and inspect the piston and connecting rod. For additional information, refer to Section.
Assembly
1. NOTE: Connecting rod must be installed into piston with identification markings toward front.
Position the connecting rod in the piston.
2. Lubricate the piston pin and pin bore with clean engine oil.
3. Install the piston pin in the piston and connecting rod assembly.
4. Install the piston pin retaining clips in the piston.
Assembly
1. Install the valve stem seals.
2. Install the valves and the valve springs.
3. CAUTION: Make sure the tool is seated correctly on the valve spring.
Apply a small
amount of air at a time. This wil ...
Engine (Assembly)
Special Tool(s)
Guides, Connecting Rod
303-442 (T93P-6136-A)
Installer, Crankshaft Vibration
Damper
303-102 (T74P-6316-B)
Installer, Front Cover Oil Seal
...
Other materials:
Changing a road wheel
WARNING: The use of tire sealants may damage your tire
pressure monitoring system and should not be used. However, if
you must use a sealant, have an authorized dealer install a new tire
pressure monitoring system sensor and valve stem.
WARNING: See Tire Press ...
Component Tests
Grid Wire Test
1. Using a bright lamp inside the vehicle, inspect the wire grid from
the exterior. A broken grid wire
will appear as a brown spot.
2. Run the engine at idle. Set the rear window defrost switch to ON. The
indicator light should
co ...
Extension Housing Seal and Gasket
Special Tool(s)
Slide Hammer
100-001 (T50T-100-A)
Installer, Transmission
Extension Housing Fluid Seal
308-002 (T61L-7657-A)
Remover, Transmission Fluid
Seal
307-048 (T74P-77248-A)
Removal
1. Drain the transmiss ...
