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:
Pinpoint Test M: DTC B1891 - Air Bag Tone Warning Indicator Circuit
Shorted to Battery or
Ignition
Normal Operation
The restraints control module (RCM) monitors its connection to the
generic electronic module (GEM) at
pin 10. This connection is used to signal a chime if the air bag
indicator is inoperative and another SRS
fault exists. If the RC ...
Lock Cylinder - Luggage Compartment Lid
Removal
1. NOTE: Individual lock cylinders are repaired by discarding the
inoperative cylinder and building
a new lock cylinder using the appropriate lock repair package. The lock
repair package includes
a detailed instruction sheet to build the ne ...
Seats (Diagnosis and Testing)
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 120 , Power Seats for schematic and
connector information.
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 122 , Power Lumbar Seats for schematic and
connector information.
Special Tool(s)
73 III Automotive Meter
105-R0057
In ...

