Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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 specification, install new components as necessary. Refer to the appropriate section in Group for the procedure.

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: Cylin ...
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 s ...
Other materials:
Pinpoint Tests
PINPOINT TEST A: THE SPEED CONTROL IS INOPERATIVE
Test Step
Result / Action to Take
A1 CHECK THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO VOLTAGE AND
GROUND
YesGO to A3 .
No
GO to A2 .
Key in OFF position.
Disconnect: Speed Control Servo C122.
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Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - Supercharger,
Charge Air Cooler
The supercharger (SC) is a positive displacement pump. Its purpose is to
supply an excess volume of
intake air to the engine by increasing air pressure and density in the
intake manifold. The supercharger
is matched to the engine by its displacement and ...
Removal
1. CAUTION: The vehicle must be on level ground and at curb height.
Mark the rear shock absorbers relative to their protective sleeve.
During installation, raise the suspension to this reference mark before
tightening the
suspension component fasteners.
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