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:
Tracing Powder
Tracing powder is used to check both the uniformity of contact and the
tension of a seal against its
sealing surface. These tests are usually done when a suspected air leak/noise
appears to originate
from the seal area or during the alignment and adjustment ...
Brake Caliper - Cobra
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the caliper locating pin E-clip.
4. Remove the caliper locating pin.
5. Remove the front brake flow bolt.
6. Remove the caliper.
7. Remove the brake pa ...
Valve - Springs, Retainer and Valve Stem Seal
Special Tool(s)
Compressor, Valve Spring
303-452 (T93P-6565-AR)
Installer, Valve Stem Oil Seal
303-383 (T91P-6571-A)
Compressor, Valve Spring
303-567 (T97P-6565-AH)
Spacer, Valve Spring
Compressor
303 ...

