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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Component Tests
Pressure Test
1. Turn the engine OFF.
2. WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap under any conditions
while the
engine is operating. Failure to follow these instructions could result in damage
to the
cooling system or engine and/or personal injury. To ...
Removal
1. Remove the nuts and position the radio ignition interference capacitors
aside.
2. Remove the valve covers. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover
RH and Valve Cover
LH in this section.
3. Remove the cooling fan.
4. Remove the accessory drive ...
Geartrain
Power is transmitted from the torque converter to the Ravigneaux
geartrain components through the
input shaft and forward clutch cylinder.
The geartrain contains a Ravigneaux planetary set connected by
dual pinion gears.
By holding or driving ...
