Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Acceleration Control (Description and Operation)
Component Locations


The throttle is controlled by the accelerator cable which is connected to the accelerator pedal and shaft.
- The accelerator pedal and shaft should travel smoothly from the idle to the wide-open throttle (WOT) positions. Hesitation on return or prevention of return to the idle position must not occur.
- Surrounding components such as wiring, hoses, sound insulator and floor covering must not contact the sliding inner member of the accelerator cable or the accelerator pedal and shaft.
- The sliding inner member of the accelerator cable should not be lubricated and is not serviceable.
Acceleration Control (Diagnosis and Testing)
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer's concern by operating the acceleration control system
to duplicate the
condition.
2. Inspect to determine if any of the following mechanical conce ...
Other materials:
Transmission (Assembly)
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or
equivalent
Holding Fixture, Transmission
307-003 (T57L-500-B)
Remover/Installer, Bearing
Tube
308-024 (T75L-7025-B)
Re ...
Rocker Arms - Inspection
CAUTION: Do not attempt to true surfaces by grinding. Check the
rocker arm pad, side
rails and seat for excessive wear, cracks, nicks or burrs. Check the rocker
arm seat bolt for
stripped or broken threads. Install new components as ncessary or possible ...
Installation
Using special tool 205-024
NOTE: This is the preferred method for installing the pinion bearing
cups. If necessary, proceed to
Using special tools 205-153, 205-024, 205-231, and 205-D055 in this procedure
for an alternate
method.
1. Position the special too ...

