Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Piston - Ring End Gap
CAUTION: Use care when fitting piston rings to avoid possible damage to the piston ring or the cylinder bore.
CAUTION: Piston rings should not be transferred from one piston to another.
NOTE: Cylinder bore must be within specification for taper and out-of-round.
1. Use a piston without rings to push a piston ring in a cylinder to the bottom of ring travel.

2. Use a feeler gauge to measure the top piston ring end gap and the second piston ring end gap.
- Refer to the appropriate section in Group for the procedure.

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 ...
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 specifica ...
Other materials:
Audio Unit
Torque Specifications
Audio System
The Mustang is available with the following audio systems:
M100 CD AM/FM
CDX6-AM/FM with six CD in-dash
MP3 single CD AM/FM (optional)
The M100 system is equipped with four premium speakers. The CDX6 six
...
Refrigerant Oil Adding
CAUTION: During normal A/C operation, oil is circulated through the
system with the
refrigerant, and a small amount is retained in each component. If certain
components of the
system are removed for new installation, some of the refrigerant oil will go
with ...
Diagnostics
Special Tool(s)
Transmission Fluid Pressure
Gauge
307-004 (T57L-77820-A)
Air Test Plate, Transmission
307-246 (T92P-7006-A)
Alignment Gauge, TR Sensor
307-351 (T97L-70010-A)
Breakout Box, EEC-V Control
S ...
