Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Piston Inspection
Special Tool(s)
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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:
Head restraints
WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash, the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in or
operate the vehicle, until the head restraint is placed in its proper
position. The driver should never adjust the head restraint whil ...
Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill
Special Tool(s)
Automatic Transmission Flush
and Fill Machine
211-00018
Automatic Transmission Flush
and Fill Machine
199-00010 or equivalent
Material
Item
Specification
MERCON V Automatic
Transmission Fluid
XT-5-QM
M ...
Output Shaft
Special Tool(s)
Puller, Bearing
205-D064 (D84L-1123-A)
Adapter for 303-224 (Handle)
205-153 (T80T-4000-W)
Installer, Output Shaft Rear
Bearing
308-401
Remover/Installer, Bearing
Tube
308-025 (T75L-7025 ...