Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Exhaust Manifold - Inspection
Special Tool(s)
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Straight Edge 303-D039 (D83L-4201-A) or equivalent |
1. Place a straight edge across the exhaust manifold flanges and check for warping with a feeler gauge.
Bearing -Inspection
1. Inspect bearings for the following defects. Possible causes are shown:
1. Cratering - fatigue failure.
2. Spot polishing - incorrect seating.
3. Imbedded dirt engine oil.
4. Scratching - dirty engine oil.
5. Base exposed - poor lubrication.
6. Both edges worn - journal damaged.
7. One edge worn - journal tapered or bearing not seated.
Spark Plug - Inspection
1. Inspect the spark plug for a bridged gap.
Check for deposit build-up closing the gap between the electrodes.
Deposits are caused
by oil or carbon fouling.
Clean the spark plug.
2. Ch ...
Engine - 3.8L
General Specifications
a - 20-200 seconds to leakdown 3.18 mm (0.125 in) with 225 Newtons (50
pounds) load and tappet filled
with leak-down fluid.
Torque Specifications
a - Refer to th ...
Other materials:
Pinpoint Test D: LFC 15/DTC B 1887- Driver Air Bag Circuit Shorted to
Ground
Normal Operation
The restraints control module (RCM) checks for driver air bag circuit
shorts to ground by monitoring the
voltage of circuits 614 (GY/OG) and 615 (GY/WH) at pins 3 and 4. If the RCM
detects a short to
ground on either of these pins, it w ...
Installation
1. CAUTION: Make sure the hardened washer is installed between the
lower
suspension arm and bushing and the shock absorber. Failure to do so can result
in
damage and failure of the lower suspension arm and bushing.
NOTE: The toe link bolt and nuts are of a ...
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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