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:
Glass, Frames and Mechanisms (Diagnosis and Testing)
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 100 , Power Windows for schematic and
connector information.
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 56 , Rear Window Defrost for schematic and
connector information.
Special Tool(s)
Worldwide Diagnostic System
(WDS)
4 ...
Door Alignment
NOTE: The door should be adjusted for even and parallel fit with the
body opening and surrounding
panels as well as making sure that the anti-chuck pin is not binding on
convertible models.
1. Mark the position of the front door hinges to the front ...
Heating and Defrosting
The heating and defrosting system has the following features:
Controls the temperature and, during A/C operation, reduces the relative
humidity of the air
inside the vehicle.
Delivers heated or cooled air to maintain the vehicle interior
temperature an ...
