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:
Overdrive Servo
Special Tool(s)
Remover/Installer, Servo
Piston
307-251 (T92P-70023-A)
Removal
1. Remove the main control valve body. For additional information, refer
to Main Control Valve
Body in this section.
2. NOTE: If the tool is not available, e ...
Removal
Convertible
1. For removal of the back window glass, refer to Section.
Coupe
WARNING: To prevent glass splinters from entering eyes or
cutting hands, wear safety
glasses and heavy gloves when cutting glass from the vehicle.
2. Remove the roof side ...
Crankshaft Front Oil Seal
Special Tool(s)
Crankshaft Seal
Installer/Aligner
303-335 (T88T-6701-A)
Front Cover Seal Remover
303-107 (T74P-6700-A)
Crankshaft Seal Installer
303-635
Crankshaft Damper Replacer
303-102 (T74P-6316-B)
...
