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:
Ignition switch
A. Off: The ignition is off.
Note: When you switch the ignition off and leave your vehicle, do not
leave your key in the ignition. This could cause your vehicle battery to
lose charge.
B. Accessory: Allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to
ope ...
Drive Pinion
Special Tool(s)
Adapter for 205-S127
205-105 (T76P-4020-A3)
Adapter for 205-S127
205-109 (T76P-4020-A9)
Adapter for 205-S127
205-110 (T76P-4020-A10)
Adapter for 205-S127
205-111 (T76P-4020-A11)
Adapter for 20 ...
Front Subframe - 3.8L Engine
Special Tool(s)
3-Bar Engine Support Kit
303-F072
Lifting Bracket Set, Engine
303-D095 (D94L-6001-A) (014-
00792)
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
1. Remove the steering gear. For additional information, refer to Section.
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