Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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 matched set and should not be interchanged.
Measure the piston pin bore diameter in two directions on each side. Verify the diameter is within specification.
- If out of specification, install new components as necessary.
Piston -Diameter
1. Measure the piston diameter 90 degrees from the piston pin at the point indicated.
- If out of specification, install new components as necessary.
Piston -to Cylinder Bore Clearance
1. Subtract the piston diameter from the cylinder bore diameter to find the piston-to-cylinder bore clearance.
Piston Inspection
Special Tool(s)
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 o ...
Piston - Selection
NOTE: The cylinder bore must be within the specifications for
taper and out-of-round before fitting a
piston.
1. Select a piston size based on the cylinder bore.
2. NOTE: For precision fit, new ...
Other materials:
Pinpoint Tests
PINPOINT TEST A: THE CONTROL ILLUMINATION IS INOPERATIVE
Test Step
Result / Action to Take
A1 CHECK PARKING LAMPS
YesPlace the headlamp switch in the OFF
position.
GO to A2 .
No
REFER to Section.
Place the headlamp switch ...
Bulb - Headlamp
Removal
WARNING: The halogen bulb contains gas under pressure. The bulb may
shatter if the
glass envelope is scratched or if the bulb is dropped. Handle the bulb only
by its base. Grasp
the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass envelope.
NOT ...
Piston - Ring-to-Groove Clearance
1. Inspect the piston for ring land damage or accelerated wear.
2. Measure the piston ring-to-groove clearance.
Refer to the appropriate section in Group for the procedure.
If out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer
to the a ...
