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:
Removal
1. Remove the A/C compressor (19703). For additional information, refer to
Air Conditioning (A/C)
Compressor-3.8L or Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor-4.6L in this section.
2. Remove the bolt.
1. Hold the A/C disc and hub assembly (19D786) with the special ...
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Locator
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is a seventeen-digit alphanumeric
code. The VIN is stamped
on a metal tab riveted to the instrument panel, top upper left of the dash. The
VIN number is also found
on the vehicle certification (VC) label.
...
Spring Lock Coupling
The spring lock coupling is a refrigerant line coupling held together by a
garter spring inside a circular
cage.
When the coupling is connected together, the flared end of the female
fitting slips behind the
garter spring inside the cage of th ...
