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.