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:
Transmission Fluid Cooler
CAUTION: Whenever a transmission has been disassembled to install
new parts, the
cooler bypass valve (CBV), all transmission fluid coolers (in tank and
auxiliary) and
transmission fluid cooler lines must be cleaned and backflushed. Use a
suitable the t ...
Bumpers
Torque Specifications
Bumpers
CAUTION: Never apply excessive heat to the bumper cover surface. Heat
could cause
distortion of the bumper cover.
The bumper systems consist of the following components:
front bumper
front bumper cover
front bumper cover (Co ...
Principles of Operation
The vehicle has two module communications networks. The standard
corporate protocol (SCP) which
is an unshielded twisted pair cable (data bus plus, Circuit 914 [TN/OG] and
data bus minus, Circuit 915
[PK/LB]), and the international standards organization ...
