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:
Flywheel Runout Check
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator/Magnetic Base
100-D002 (D78P-4201-B) or
equivalent
1. Mount the special tool so that the indicator contact point rides on the
clutch disc contact surface.
2. Turn the flywheel (6375); if the runout exceeds the ...
Removal
1. Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing. For
additional information, refer
to Differential Case in this section.
2. CAUTION: Record the torque necessary to maintain rotation of the drive
pinion gear
through several revolutions prio ...
Oil Pan
Special Tool(s)
Compressor, Coil Spring
204-D001 (D78P-5310-A)
Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-D088 (D93P-6001-A2)
3-Bar Engine Support Kit
303-F072
Material
Item
Specification
Metal Surface Cleaner
F4 ...

