Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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 appropriate section in Group for the procedure.
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: Cylin ...
Piston - Pin Diameter
1. Measure the piston pin diameter in two directions at the points shown.
Verify the diameter is
within specification.
Refer to the appropriate section in Group for the procedure.
If out of s ...
Other materials:
Compressor Manifold and Tube Assembly - 3.8L
Material
Item
Specification
PAG Refrigerant Compressor
Oil (R-134a Systems)
F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-
12-C)
WSH-M1C231-
B
Removal and Installation
NOTE: Installation of a new suction accumulator is not required when
repairing the ...
Unique Calibration
The Emissions/CAFE/CO2 Compliance Department is responsible for assigning
these calibration
numbers. Unique calibration identifications are assigned to cover similar
vehicles to differentiate tires,
drive configurations, final drive ratios and other calibrat ...
Disassembly
1. Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing. For
additional information, refer
to Differential Case in this section.
2. Remove the bolts.
3. CAUTION: Do not damage the threads in the bolt holes.
Insert a punch in the bolt holes and d ...
