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:
Assembly
1. CAUTION: 118 ml (4 oz) of the specified Ford Friction Modifier must
be used in the
axle.
Lubricate each steel clutch plate and soak all friction plates for no less than
15 minutes.
Use Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A or equivalent meeting Ford ...
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve - 3.8L
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information,
refer to Section.
2. NOTE: Discard the idle air control (IAC) valve gasket.
Remove the IAC valve.
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the two bolts, the IAC valve and ...
Exhaust Manifold to Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
Valve Tube - Cobra
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the EGR valve. For addditional information, refer to Exhaust
Gas Recirculation (EGR)
Valve-Cobra in this section.
2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
3. Disconnect the exhaust manifold to EGR valve ...
