Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Piston Inspection
Special Tool(s)
|
|
Scraper, Piston Ring Groove 303-D033 (D81L-6002-D) or equivalent |
CAUTION: Do not use a caustic cleaning solution or a wire brush to clean the pistons or damage can occur.
1. Clean and inspect the (1) ring lands, (2) skirts, (3) pin bosses, and the (4) tops of the pistons. If wear marks, scores or glazing is found on the piston skirt, check for a bent or twisted connecting rod.
2. Use the Piston Ring Groove Scraper to clean the piston ring grooves.
- Make sure the oil ring holes are clean.
Crankshaft - Connecting Rod Journal Taper, Out of Round
1. Measure the crankshaft connecting rod journal diameters in two
directions perpendicular to one
another at each end of the connecting rod journal. The difference in the
measurements from
one e ...
Piston - Pin to Bore Diameter
1. WARNING: Cover the end of the pin bore with a hand or shop rag when
removing
the retainer ring, since it has a tendency to spring out. Wear eye protection.
NOTE: Piston and piston pins are a matc ...
Other materials:
Switch - Key-In-Ignition Warning
Removal
1. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
1. Insert the ignition key and turn to the RUN position.
2. Insert a punch in the access hole of the steering column and
press the release tab while
pulling out the ignition switch lock cy ...
Cooling Fan Motor and Shroud
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the degas bottle or coolant expansion tank. For additional
information, refer to Degas
Bottle-4.6L(2V) and 4.6L(4V) in this section.
3. Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connecto ...
Switch
Removal
1. Remove the climate control assembly. For additional information, refer to
Control Assembly in
this section.
2. NOTE: All three switches are removed the same.
Remove the knob.
3. Remove the screw.
4. Rotate the switch and remove it from the cont ...
