Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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 pistons are divided into three categories within each size range based on their relative position within the range. A paint spot on the new pistons indicates the position within the size range.
Choose the piston with the correct paint color.
- Refer to the appropriate section in Group for the procedure
Piston - Pin to Bore Diameter
1. WARNING: Cover the end of the pin bore with a hand or shop rag when
removing
the retainer ring, since it has a tendency to spring out. Wear eye protection.
NOTE: Piston and piston pins are a matc ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Oil Pan
Special Tool(s)
Compressor, Coil Spring
204-D001 (D78P-5310-A)
Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-D088 (D93P-6001-A2)
3-Bar Engine Support Kit
303-F072
Material
Item
Specification
Metal Surface Cleaner
F4 ...
Wheel Hub - Cobra
Special Tool(s)
2-3 Jaw Puller
205-D026 (D80L-1013-A) or
Equivalent
Driver
205-199 (T83T-3132-A1)
Front Hub Remover Replacer
204-069 (T81P-1104-C)
Hub Bearing Remover
204-081 (T83P-1104-AH2)
...
Installation
1. Install the spring.
1. Position the spring and spring insulator in the front suspension lower
control arm.
2. Swing the arm into the fender well.
2. Position a jack stand under the front suspension lower control arm inboard
of the spring seat
and r ...
