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:
Removal
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any
type when
working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable mixtures are
always present
and can ignite. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal
injury.
1. ...
Cable and Conduit - Front
Removal
1. CAUTION: If any component in the parking brake system requires
repair or if the
rear axle housing (4010) is removed, the cable tension must be released.
Release the cable tension. For additional information, refer to Parking
Brake Cable Tens ...
Synchronizers
Disassembly and Assembly
NOTE: This procedure applies to all synchronizer assemblies.
1. NOTE: Synchronizer components are not interchangeable. During
disassembly, mark each
individual synchronizer for assembly. Synchronizer hubs and sleeves are a
selected a ...
