Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Piston - Ring-to-Groove Clearance

1. Inspect the piston for ring land damage or accelerated wear.

Piston - Ring-to-Groove Clearance

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-to-Groove Clearance

    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 ...

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    Cleaning the exterior
    Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH shampoo, such as Motorcraft® Detail Wash. • Do not use a commercial or high-pressure wand on the surface or edge of stripes and graphics. This can cause damage to the film and cause th ...

    Installation
    Using special tool 205-054 NOTE: This is the preferred method for installing the pinion bearing cups. If necessary, proceed to Using special tools 205-153, 205-054, and 205-D055 in this procedure for an alternate method. 1. Position the special tools and th ...

    Dual-Function Pressure Switch (4.6L)
    The dual-function pressure switch is used to interrupt A/C compressor operation in the event of high system discharge pressures. The dual-function pressure switch is mounted on a Schrader valve-type fitting on the high pressure side of the A/C manifold ...