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:
Key Programming - Additional Key With One Programmed
Key
Special Tool(s)
Worldwide Diagnostic System
(WDS)
418-F224,
New Generation STAR (NGS)
Tester
418-F052, or equivalent
diagnostic tool
NOTE: This procedure is used when a customer needs to have an additional key
programmed into the
veh ...
Water Pump - 4.6L(2V) and 4.6L(4V)
Material
Item
Specification
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B)
(yellow color)
WSS-M97B51-
A1
Removal and Installation
Mach I
1. Remove the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to Section.
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Tracer Dye Leak Detection
Special Tool(s)
120 Watt 110 Volt UV Lamp
20C
164-R0721 or equivalent
NOTE: Ford Motor Company vehicles are produced with a permanent leak
tracer dye incorporated into
the A/C system. The location of leaks can be pinpointed by the bright
ye ...

