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:
Exhaust Manifold - Inspection
Special Tool(s)
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. P ...
Installation
1. Inspect the rear axle pinion flange seal journal for rust, nicks, and
scratches prior to installing
the flange. Polish the seal journal with fine crocus cloth, if necessary.
2. Lubricate the rear axle pinion flange splines.
Use SAE 75W-140 High Performa ...
Gauges
Type 1
Cluster shown in standard measure. Metric similar.
A. Speedometer
B. Fuel gauge
C. Engine coolant temperature gauge
D. Tachometer
E. Information display. See Information displays for more information.
Fuel Gauge
Indicates approximately how much fuel i ...
