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:
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve
Removal and Installation
NOTE: The 4.6L, 2V is shown. The 3.8L is similar.
1. Disconnect the vacuum hose.
2. Disconnect the EGR tube from the EGR valve.
3. Remove the two bolts, the EGR valve and the gasket.
4. NOTE: Install a new gasket.
To install, ...
Vibrate Software
Vibrate Software (Rotunda tool number 215-00003) is a diagnostic aid which
will assist in pinpointing
the source of unacceptable vibrations. The engine's crankshaft is the point of
reference for vibration
diagnosis. Every rotating component will have an angu ...
Water Pump - 3.8L
Material
Item
Specification
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B)
(yellow color)
WSS-M97B51-
A1
Removal and Installation
1. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to Cooling
System Dra ...
