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:
Charging System (Description and Operation)
The charging system is a negative ground system consisting of the
following:
generator
internal voltage regulator
charging system warning indicator
storage battery
necessary wiring and cables
The generator is belt-driven by the engine ...
Motorcraft part numbers
1For spark plug replacement, see your authorized dealer. See Scheduled
Maintenance
Information for the appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs.
Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and design
specifications for
your vehicle, ...
Runout Check - Brake Disc and Hub
Special Tool(s)
Brake Measurement Kit
134-R0199 or equivalent
Material
Item
Specification
High Temperature Nickel Anti-
Seize Lubricant
F6AZ-9L494-AA
ESE-M12A4-
A
CAUTION: The brake disc (1126) runout specification must ...
