Ford Mustang Service Manual: Component Tests
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify customer concern by running the engine.
2. Inspect the drive belt for chunking, fraying and wear.
3. Check the drive belt for correct routing.
Drive Belt Cracking/Chunking/Wear
V Ribbed Serpentine Drive Belt With Cracks Across Ribs
The accessory drive:
- has a single serpentine drive belt.
- has an automatic drive belt tensioner.
- does not require adjustment.
V Ribbed Belt With Chunks of Rib Missing
Symptom Chart
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Inspection and Verification
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify customer concern by running the engine.
2. Inspect the drive belt for chunking, fraying and wear.
3. Check the drive belt for correct routing.
Drive Belt Cracki ...
Accessory Drive Belt - 3.8L
Accessory Drive (Description and Operation)
Component Locations- 3.8L
Component Locations-4.6L
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Other materials:
Axle Shaft
Rear Drive Axle and Differential
The axle housing assembly consists of a cast center section with two
steel tube assemblies and
a stamped differential housing cover (4033). The differential housing cover
uses silicone sealant
as a gasket.
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Spring - Cobra
Rear Suspension (Description and Operation)
Item
Part Number
Description
1
18125
Rear shock absorber
2
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Rear axle driveline vibration damper
3
5A649
Rear lower suspension arm and bushing (common
LH and RH)
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Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor - 3.8L
Electronic Engine Controls (Description and Operation)
The electronic engine controls consist of the following:
powertrain control module (PCM)
throttle position (TP) sensor
idle air control (IAC) valve
engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor
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