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:
Transmission (Assembly)
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or
equivalent
Holding Fixture, Transmission
307-003 (T57L-500-B)
Remover/Installer, Bearing
Tube
308-025 (T75L-7025-C)
In ...
Reactivation Procedure
1. WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool must be removed and
the air bag
modules reconnected when the system is reactivated to avoid non-deployment in a
collision, resulting in possible personal injury.
WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool i ...
Driveline Angle
Item
Description
1
Bottom of the frame
2
Engine crankshaft centerline
3
Engine angle
4
Driveshaft and coupling shaft centerline
5
Driveshaft and coupling shaft angle
6
Rear axle pinion centerline ...
