MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Engine

Engine

303-01C Engine - 5.0L

2016 Mustang5.0LReference 490 / 6,619HTML edition
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15. NOTICE: Do not allow the piston connecting rods to come in contact with the piston cooling jets or

engine damage may occur.

NOTICE: Be sure not to scratch the cylinder wall or crankshaft journal with the connecting rod. Push the piston down until the connecting rod bearing seats on the crankshaft journal.

NOTICE: Be sure not to scratch the cylinder wall or crankshaft journal with the connecting rod. Push the piston down until the connecting rod bearing seats on the crankshaft journal.

NOTE: Lubricate the piston with clean engine oil.

Using a piston ring compressor, install the piston. Use the General Equipment: Piston Ring Compressor Material : Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (U.S.) / XO-5W20-QSP (U.S.) (WSS-M2C945-A)

Source reference 490

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