Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Piston
Special Tool(s)
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Piston Pin Tool or equivalent 303-D034 (D81L-6135-A) |
Material
| Item | Specification |
| SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent | WSS-M2C153- H |
Disassembly
1. Using the special tool, press the piston pin out from the connecting rod and piston assembly.

2. Remove the connecting rod from the piston.

3. Clean and inspect the connecting rod and piston.
Assembly
1. Lubricate the piston pin and piston pin bore with clean engine oil.

2. NOTE: The connecting rod can be installed in either direction.
Position the piston pin in the bore aligned with the connecting rod bore.

3. Using the special tool, press the piston pin into the piston and rod assembly.

Cylinder Head
Special Tool(s)
Compressor, Valve Spring
303-163 (T81P-6513-A)
Material
Item
Specification
SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent
WSS- ...
Engine (Assembly)
Special Tool(s)
Slide Hammer
307-005 (T59L-100-B)
Remover Adapter, Vibration
Damper
303-176 (T82L-6316-B)
Installer, Crankshaft Front Seal
303-474 (T94P-6701 ...
Other materials:
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 t ...
Pinpoint Tests
CAUTION: Before removing and installing the GEM or its connectors,
disconnect the
battery. Failure to follow this caution will result in the GEM storing many
erroneous DTCs and it
may exhibit erratic operation after installation.
CAUTION: Be careful when pr ...
Rocker Arm
Removal
CAUTION: If removing more than one rocker arm (6564), mark the
components removed
for correct location.
1. Remove the valve covers. For additional information, refer to
Valve Cover-LH and Valve Cover
RH in this section.
2. Remove the rocker ...

