Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Piston - Ring-to-Groove Clearance

1. Inspect the piston for ring land damage or accelerated wear.

Piston - Ring-to-Groove Clearance

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-to-Groove Clearance

    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 ...

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    Wheel Leaks
    Material Item Specification Professional Choke and Linkage Cleaner F8AZ-19520-AB WSS-M14P10- B Aluminum Wheel Repair Compound ESA-M4G280- A WARNING: Wheel repairs that use welding or peening are not approved. An inner tube ...

    Charging System (Description and Operation)
    The charging system is a negative ground system consisting of the following: generator internal voltage regulator charging system warning indicator storage battery necessary wiring and cables The generator is belt-driven by the engine ...

    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 matched set and should not be interchanged. Measure the pisto ...