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:
Halfshaft Joint
Special Tool(s)
Driver
205-199 (T83T-3132-A1)
Hub Bearing Cup Replacer
205-147 (T80T-4000-P)
Sensing Ring Replacer
206-041 (T89P-20202-A)
Disassembly
1. CAUTION: Do not disassemble the halfshaft assembly. Install a new
assem ...
Transmission (Disassembly)
Special Tool(s)
Bearing Puller
205-D064 (D84L-1123-A) or
Equivalent
Front Hub Tool
204-069 (T81P-1104-C)
Holding Fixture
307-003 (T57L-500-B)
Impact Slide Hammer
100-001 (T50T-100-A)
Puller
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Countershaft Bearing
Special Tool(s)
Bearing Replacer
308-061 (T77J-7025-L)
Front Bearing Replacer
308-062 (T77J-7025-M)
Mainshaft Front Bearing
Replacer
308-081 (T82T-7003-DH)
Pinion Bearing Cone Remover
205-D002 (D79L-4621 ...

