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:
Instrument Cluster and Panel Illumination
The instrument cluster and panel illumination system illuminates the
following components:
instrument cluster (10849)
audio unit (18806)
A/C-heater control
fog lamp switch
transmission range indicator
traction control switch
rear window defrost contro ...
Identification Tags
All vehicles are equipped with a Vehicle Certification Label, located
on the driver side door lock post.
For correct transmission identification, refer to the code in the space
marked TR.
For model, service ID level or build date information, refer ...
Pinpoint Test M: DTC B1891 - Air Bag Tone Warning Indicator Circuit
Shorted to Battery or
Ignition
Normal Operation
The restraints control module (RCM) monitors its connection to the
generic electronic module (GEM) at
pin 10. This connection is used to signal a chime if the air bag
indicator is inoperative and another SRS
fault exists. If the RC ...
