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:
Starting System (Description and Operation)
Starter Motor
The starter motor is a 12-volt unit that has the starter solenoid mounted on
the drive end housing and
functions as follows:
The current flows through the solenoid energizing coil until the
solenoid plunger is at the end of
its travel.
The ...
Crankshaft Front Oil Seal
Special Tool(s)
Crankshaft Seal
Installer/Aligner
303-335 (T88T-6701-A)
Front Cover Seal Remover
303-107 (T74P-6700-A)
Crankshaft Seal Installer
303-635
Crankshaft Damper Replacer
303-102 (T74P-6316-B)
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Switch - Traction Control
Removal and Installation
1. NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with an automatic
transmission, position the shift lever in the 1
position before detaching the floor console finish panel.
Lifting from both sides, detach the floor console finish panel.
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