Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Piston

Special Tool(s)

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.

Piston

2. Remove the connecting rod from the piston.

Piston

3. Clean and inspect the connecting rod and piston.

Assembly

1. Lubricate the piston pin and piston pin bore with clean engine oil.

Piston

2. NOTE: The connecting rod can be installed in either direction.

Position the piston pin in the bore aligned with the connecting rod bore.

Piston

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

Piston

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