Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Piston - Ring End Gap
CAUTION: Use care when fitting piston rings to avoid possible damage to the piston ring or the cylinder bore.
CAUTION: Piston rings should not be transferred from one piston to another.
NOTE: Cylinder bore must be within specification for taper and out-of-round.
1. Use a piston without rings to push a piston ring in a cylinder to the bottom of ring travel.
2. Use a feeler gauge to measure the top piston ring end gap and the second piston ring end gap.
- Refer to the appropriate section in Group for the procedure.
Piston - Selection
NOTE: The cylinder bore must be within the specifications for
taper and out-of-round before fitting a
piston.
1. Select a piston size based on the cylinder bore.
2. NOTE: For precision fit, new ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer's concern by operating the climate control system
to duplicate the condition.
2. Inspect to determine if one of the following mechanical or electrical
concerns apply:
Visual Inspection Chart
Mechanical
Electrical
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Transmission Case
Special Tool(s)
Handle
205-D055 (D81L-4000-A)
Installer, Bearing Cup
204-039 (T77F-1217-B)
Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing
Cup
205-054 (T71P-4616-A)
Installer, Rear Axle Oil Seal
205-155 (T80T-4000-Y)
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Switch - Seat Regulator Control
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Remove the screws and position the seat regulator control switch aside.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the seat regulator control
swit ...
