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:
Rear Subframe
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect
performance of vital
components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A
new part with
the same part number must be installed if install ...
Pedal and Bracket
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301).
2. Remove the stoplight switch retaining pin.
3. Slide the stoplight switch (13480) and booster push rod from the brake
pedal pin.
4. Remove the brake pedal bracket retaining bolt.
5. Remove the ...
Sprockets
1. WARNING: To avoid the possibility of personal injury or damage
to the vehicle, do
not operate the engine with the hood open until the fan blade has been
examined for
possible cracks and separation.
NOTE: Specifications show the expected minimum or ma ...
