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:
Safety Belt Maintenance
WARNING: All safety belt assemblies include retractors, buckles, front
seat belt buckle
support assemblies (slide bar, if so equipped), shoulder belt height adjuster
(if equipped), child
safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped) and attaching hardw ...
Evaporator Core Housing
Disassembly
1. Remove the evaporator core housing. For additional information, refer to
Evaporator Core
Housing in this section.
2. Remove the foam weather seal.
3. Remove the screws and remove the heater core.
4. Remove the screws and remove the A/C rec ...
Air Conditioning (A/C) System Flushing
Special Tool(s)
A/C Flush and Purge Machine
219-00022 (part of 219-00023)
or equivalent
A/C Flush and Purge Fitting Kit
219-00024 (part of 219-00023)
or equivalent
WARNING: Use extreme care and observe all safety and service
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