Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Piston - Pin Connecting Rod, Floating Pin
Material
| Item | Specification |
| SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Engine Oil XO-5W20-QSP | WSS-M2C153- H |
Disassembly
1. Remove the clips.
2. Remove the piston pin from the piston and connecting rod assembly.
3. Remove the connecting rod from the piston.
4. Clean and inspect the piston and connecting rod. For additional information, refer to Section.
Assembly
1. NOTE: Connecting rod must be installed into piston with identification markings toward front.
Position the connecting rod in the piston.
2. Lubricate the piston pin and pin bore with clean engine oil.
3. Install the piston pin in the piston and connecting rod assembly.
4. Install the piston pin retaining clips in the piston.
Assembly
1. Install the valve stem seals.
2. Install the valves and the valve springs.
3. CAUTION: Make sure the tool is seated correctly on the valve spring.
Apply a small
amount of air at a time. This wil ...
Engine (Assembly)
Special Tool(s)
Guides, Connecting Rod
303-442 (T93P-6136-A)
Installer, Crankshaft Vibration
Damper
303-102 (T74P-6316-B)
Installer, Front Cover Oil Seal
...
Other materials:
Motorcraft part numbers
1For spark plug replacement, see your authorized dealer. See Scheduled
Maintenance
Information for the appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs.
Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and design
specifications for
your vehicle, ...
Hydraulic System
Fluid Pump
The transmission uses a gerotor-type design front pump support and gear. The
pump provides the
volume of fluid needed to charge the torque converter, main control assembly,
cooling system and
lube system. Pump pressure is regu ...
Camber and Caster Adjustment - Front
All vehicles
1. Remove the rivet. Loosen the nuts and bolt.
Vehicles requiring camber adjustment
2. Move the front suspension camber adjusting plate (3B391) to the required
camber setting.
Vehicles requiring caster adjustment
3. NOTE: If caster adjustment ...
