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:
Torque Converter Diagnosis
Prior to the installation of a new or remanufactured torque
converter, all diagnostic procedures must be
followed. This is to prevent the unnecessary installation of torque
converters. Only after a complete
diagnostic evaluation can the decision be m ...
Output Shaft
Special Tool(s)
Pinion Bearing Cone Remove
205-D002 (D79L-4621-A) or
Equivalent
Spiral Snap Ring Replacer
308-096 (T85P-7025-A)
Disassembly
1. Using the special tool and a press, remove the third/fourth gear
synchronizer asse ...
Engine (Disassembly)
Special Tool(s)
Impact Slide Hammer
100-001 (T50T-100-A)
Remover, Crankshaft Vibration
Damper
303-009 (T58P-6316-D)
Holding Tool, Crankshaft
303-448 (T93P-6303-A)
Guides, Connecting Rod
303-442 (T93P- ...
