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:
Spark Plug Wire
Special Tool(s)
Remover, Spark Plug Wire
303-106 (T74P-6666A)
Material
Item
Specification
Silicone Brake Caliper Grease
and Dielectric Compound
D7AZ-19A331-A or equivalent
ESE-M1C171-
A
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: ...
System menu features
Your system offers many menu features, such as allowing you to adjust
the touchscreen brightness, time and language, feedback and system
settings. You can access these options by pressing the MENU hard
button.
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Radiator
Material
Item
Specification
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B)
(yellow color)
WSS-M97B51-
A1
Removal and Installation
NOTE: Radiator removal and installation is similar for both 3.8L and
4.6L vehicles. ...