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:
Component Tests
Heater Core
WARNING: Carbon monoxide gas is colorless, odorless and dangerous.
If it is necessary
to operate the engine with the vehicle in a closed area such as a garage,
always use an exhaust
collector to vent the exhaust gases outside the closed area ...
Exhaust Manifold RH
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.
3. Remove the dual converter Y-pipe. For additional information, refer to
Sec ...
Ignition Lock Cylinder - Non-Functional
Removal and Installation
1. NOTE: Make sure the front wheels are in the straight-ahead
position.
Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) and wait at least one minute
to allow the depletion
of the restraint system backup power supply. For addit ...
