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:
General information
WARNING: Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce
very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system,
creating the risk of fire or other damage.
WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle on dry grass
or other dry ground cover. The emissio ...
System Flushing - CIII Power Steering Pump
WARNING: Do not mix oil types. Any mixture or any unapproved oil can
lead to seal
deterioration and leaks. A leak can ultimately cause loss of fluid, which can
result in a loss of
power steering assist.
1. Remove the fuel pump fuse from the battery junction ...
Installation
1. Install the bearing.
1. Position the knuckle on the press.
2. Using the appropriate step plate adapter, press the bearing into the
knuckle until the
bearing clears the snap ring groove and bottoms out in the bore.
2. Install the snap ring.
3. CA ...
