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:
Subwoofer Speaker - Coupe
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the package tray trim panel. For additional information,
refer to Section .
2. Disconnect the two subwoofer assembly amplifier electrical
connectors.
3. NOTE: Do not let the subwoofer assembly fall into the lugga ...
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve - Cobra
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the accelerator cable and the speed control cable.
2. Remove the accelerator cable bracket bolts.
3. Release the clip and position the accelerator cable bracket and the cables
aside.
4. Disconnect the electrical c ...
Valve Cover - LH
Removal and Installation
1. Position the ignition wires (12281) aside.
2. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve (6758).
3. Remove the ignition coil and position aside.
1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Disconnect the ac ...
