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

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    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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    Removal and Installation 1. Remove the front seat. For additional information, refer to Seat-Front Power in this section. 2. Remove the outboard seat trim shield. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector. 4. Remove the seat track bolts. 5. To install, ...

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    Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. NOTE: Discard the idle air control (IAC) valve gasket. Remove the IAC valve. Disconnect the connector. Remove the two bolts, the IAC valve and ...