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:
Electronic Pressure Control (EPC) Solenoid
Special Tool(s)
Gauge, Transmission Solenoid
Connectors
307-426
Removal
1. Remove the manual control lever. For additional information, refer to
Manual Control Lever
Shaft and Seal in this section.
2. CAUTION: Do not pull on the molded ...
Climate Control System - General Information
General Specifications
a - Manifold gauge set pressures may vary slightly depending on the distance
between the service gauge port valve and the A/C pressure relief valve, the A/C
cycling switch, the pressure cutoff switch
(V6), and the dual function press ...
Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner - 4.6L (2V) and (4V)
Removal and Installation
Mach I
1. Remove the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to Section.
Cobra
2. Remove the supercharger drive belt cover.
3. Rotate the supercharger belt tensioner clockwise and remove the
supercharger belt.
4. Remov ...
