Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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 end to the other is the taper. Verify measurement is within the wear limit.
- Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.
- If out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.
Cylinder Bore -Taper
1. Measure the cylinder bore at the top, middle, and bottom of piston ring travel in two directions as indicated. Verify the cylinder bore is within the wear limit. The difference indicates the cylinder bore taper. Bore the cylinder to the next oversize.
- Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.
Cylinder Bore -Out-of-Round
1. Measure the cylinder bore in two directions. The difference is the out-of-round. Verify the out-ofround is within the wear limit and bore the cylinder to the next oversize limit.
- Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.
Crankshaft Runout
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or
equivalent
1. NOTE: Crankshaft main bearing journals must be within
specifications before checki ...
Piston Inspection
Special Tool(s)
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 o ...
Other materials:
Component Tests
Starter Motor -Voltage Drop Test
WARNING: When servicing starter motor or carrying out other underhood
work in the
vicinity of the starter motor, be aware that the heavy gauge battery input lead
at the starter
solenoid is "electrically hot" at all times. A p ...
Reverse Sun Gear
Disassembly
1. Remove the reverse clutch sun gear assembly and the No. 4 forward clutch
hub bearing and
race.
2. Remove the forward clutch sun gear assembly and the No. 5 forward clutch
sun gear bearing
and race.
Assembly
1. The forward clutch ...
Window Glass - Quarter
Removal
1. Remove the quarter trim panel. For additional information, refer
to Section.
2. Remove the roof side trim moulding. For additional information, refer
to Section.
3. Remove the exterior quarter glass weatherstrip.
4. Remove the nuts.
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