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:
Tracer Dye Leak Detection
Special Tool(s)
120 Watt 110 Volt UV Lamp
20C
164-R0721 or equivalent
NOTE: Ford Motor Company vehicles are produced with a permanent leak
tracer dye incorporated into
the A/C system. The location of leaks can be pinpointed by the bright
ye ...
Installation
1. NOTE: LH shown; RH similar.
Install the camshafts.
Lubricate the camshafts with clean engine oil.
2. Install the camshaft bearing cap assemblies and tighten the bolts in the
sequence shown.
3. Install the bolts.
4. CAUTION: Timing marks must be a ...
Pinpoint Test E: LFC 15/DTC B1916 - Driver Air Bag Circuit Shorted to
Battery or Ignition
Normal Operation
The restraints control module (RCM) checks for driver air bag circuit
shorts to battery or ignition by
monitoring the voltage of circuit 614 (GY/OG) and 615 (GY/WH) at pins 3 and
4. If the RCM detects a
short to battery or ignition on e ...
