Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Piston - Pin Diameter
1. Measure the piston pin diameter in two directions at the points shown. Verify the diameter is within specification.
- Refer to the appropriate section in Group for the procedure.
- If out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer to the appropriate section in Group for the procedure.
Connecting Rod -Cleaning
CAUTION: Do not use a caustic cleaning solution or damage to connecting rods can occur.
1. NOTE: The connecting rod large end is a matched set. The connecting rod cap must be installed on the original connecting rod in the original position. Do not reverse the cap. Parts are not interchangeable.
Mark and separate the parts and clean with solvent. Clean the oil passages.
Connecting Rod -Large End Bore
1. Tighten the bolts to specification, then measure the bore in two directions. The difference is the connecting rod bore out-of-round. Verify the out-of-round is within specification.
- Refer to the appropriate section in Group for the procedure.
- If out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer to the appropriate section in Group for the procedure.
Piston - Ring-to-Groove Clearance
1. Inspect the piston for ring land damage or accelerated wear.
2. Measure the piston ring-to-groove clearance.
Refer to the appropriate section in Group for the procedure.
If out of specifica ...
Connecting Rod - Bushing Diameter
1. Measure the inner diameter of the connecting rod bushing, if equipped.
Verify the diameter is
within specification.
Refer to the appropriate section in Group for the procedure.
If out of s ...
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Pinpoint Test A: The Air Bag Warning Indicator Is Illuminated Continuously
- RCM
Disconnected, Inoperative or Lost/Low Ignition Feed
Normal Operation
NOTE: During normal operation the air bag indicator will be lit continuously
for 6 seconds after the
ignition switch is placed in the RUN position and after five cycles of a lamp
fault code (LFC) if a fault
exists. Be sure to cycle the ignit ...
Safety Belt Tongue Rotated on Belt
1. Grasp the belt tongue and pull the belt webbing down to form a loop
through the upper (longer
and narrower) slot in the tongue.
2. Rotate and fold the belt webbing over itself within the slot to remove the
twist.
3. Pull the excess belt webbing back th ...
Utilizing the mediation or arbitration program
(Canada only)
This pertains to vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealers.
In those cases, where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of
Canada and the authorized dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle
service concern have been unsatisfactory, Ford of ...
