2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual GENERAL PROCEDURES 
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

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual GENERAL PROCEDURES 
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 t

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual GENERAL PROCEDURES 
Connecting Rod —
Bushing Diameter 
1. Measure the inner diameter of the connecting rod bushing, if equipped. Verify the diameter is  within specification. 
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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual GENERAL PROCEDURES 
Connecting Rod —
Bend 
1. Measure the connecting rod bend on a suitable alignment fixture. Follow the instructions of the  fixture manufacturer. Verify the bend measurement is wi

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual GENERAL PROCEDURES 
Connecting Rod —
Twist 
1. Measure the connecting rod twist on a suitable alignment fixture. Follow the instructions of the  fixture manufacturer. Verify the measurement is withi

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual GENERAL PROCEDURES 
Connecting Rod —
Piston Pin Side Clearance 
1. Measure the clearance between the connecting rod and the piston. Verify the measurement is  within specification. 
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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual GENERAL PROCEDURES 
Connecting Rod —
Bearing Journal Clearance 
NOTE:  The crankshaft connecting rod journals must be within specifications to check the connecting 
rod bearing journal clearance. 
1

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