Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Piston Inspection
Special Tool(s)
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Scraper, Piston Ring Groove 303-D033 (D81L-6002-D) or equivalent |
CAUTION: Do not use a caustic cleaning solution or a wire brush to clean the pistons or damage can occur.
1. Clean and inspect the (1) ring lands, (2) skirts, (3) pin bosses, and the (4) tops of the pistons. If wear marks, scores or glazing is found on the piston skirt, check for a bent or twisted connecting rod.
2. Use the Piston Ring Groove Scraper to clean the piston ring grooves.
- Make sure the oil ring holes are clean.
Crankshaft - Connecting Rod Journal Taper, Out of Round
1. Measure the crankshaft connecting rod journal diameters in two
directions perpendicular to one
another at each end of the connecting rod journal. The difference in the
measurements from
one e ...
Piston - Pin to Bore Diameter
1. WARNING: Cover the end of the pin bore with a hand or shop rag when
removing
the retainer ring, since it has a tendency to spring out. Wear eye protection.
NOTE: Piston and piston pins are a matc ...
Other materials:
Side airbags
WARNING: Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near
the airbag cover, on the side of the seat backs (of the front seats),
or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying airbag.
Failure to follow these instructions may increase the ...
Lumbar Motor
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
1. Remove the front seat. For additional information, refer to Seat-Front
Power in this section.
2. Disconnect the power seat track electrical connector.
3. Remove the four seat track bolts.
Vehicles with standar ...
Removal
NOTE: The convertible top hydraulic components are removed from the vehicle
as an assembly. The
hydraulic components are individually repaired and the system must be bled
before being installed into
the vehicle.
Hydraulic system
1. Unlatch the convertible to ...
