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:
Oil Level Indicator and Tube
Removal
1. Remove the oil level indicator.
2. Remove the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Exhaust
Manifold LH in
this section.
3. Remove the bolt.
4. Remove the oil level indicator tube.
Installation
1. To install, reverse the r ...
Installation
LH mount
1. Position the engine mount and install the bolt and studbolts.
2. Attach the ground cables and install the nuts.
RH mount
3. Position the engine mount and install the bolts and studbolt.
4. Attach the wiring harness and install the nut.
Both ...
Acceleration Control (Description and Operation)
Component Locations
The throttle is controlled by the accelerator cable which is connected to the
accelerator pedal and
shaft.
The accelerator pedal and shaft should travel smoothly from the idle to
the wide-open throttle
(WOT) positions. Hesi ...
