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:
Cable and Conduit
Removal
NOTE: The RH rear is shown, the LH is similar.
1. CAUTION: If any component in the parking brake system requires
repair or if the
rear axle housing (4010) is removed, the cable tension must be released.
Release the cable tension. For additional ...
Lamp Switch - Brake Pedal Position (BPP)
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the brake pedal position (BPP) switch.
1. Remove the clip.
2. Remove the retainer.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Remove the BPP switch.
Installation
1. NOTE: When the b ...
Manifold Gauge Set Connection
Special Tool(s)
R-134a Manifold Gauge Set
176-R032A or equivalent
1. Turn both valves on the R-134a Manifold Gauge Set clockwise to close the
low- and highpressure
hoses to the center manifold and center hose.
2. Remove the A/C charging valv ...
