Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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 specification, install new components as necessary. Refer to the appropriate section in Group for the procedure.

Piston - Pin Diameter

Connecting Rod -Cleaning

CAUTION: Do not use a caustic cleaning solution or damage to connecting rods can occur.

1. NOTE: The connecting rod large end is a matched set. The connecting rod cap must be installed on the original connecting rod in the original position. Do not reverse the cap. Parts are not interchangeable.

Mark and separate the parts and clean with solvent. Clean the oil passages.

Connecting Rod -Cleaning

Connecting Rod -Large End Bore

1. Tighten the bolts to specification, then measure the bore in two directions. The difference is the connecting rod bore out-of-round. Verify the out-of-round is within specification.

  • 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.

Connecting Rod -Large End Bore

    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 specifica ...

    Connecting Rod - Bushing Diameter
    1. Measure the inner diameter of the connecting rod bushing, if equipped. Verify the diameter is within specification. Refer to the appropriate section in Group for the procedure. If out of s ...

    Other materials:

    Windshield Glass
    Special Tool(s) Rotunda Pneumatic Knife with Offset Blade 107-R1511 or equivalent The Pumper 164-R2459 or equivalent Rotunda Interior Auto Glass Cut-Out Knife Kit 164-R2450 or equivalent ...

    Parking Brake Cable Tension Release
    1. CAUTION: If any component in the parking brake system requires repair or if the rear axle housing (4010) is removed, the cable tension must be released. Place the parking brake control (2780) in the released position. 2. Remove the console. 3. W ...

    Bulb
    Removal and Installation 1. Remove the floor console. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Remove the bolts, then position the bezel upward. 3. Remove the bulb socket from the bezel. 4. Remove the bulb. 5. To install, reverse the removal ...