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:
Water Pump - 4.6L(2V) and 4.6L(4V)
Material
Item
Specification
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B)
(yellow color)
WSS-M97B51-
A1
Removal and Installation
Mach I
1. Remove the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to Section.
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Caliper (Disassembly and Assembly)
Special Tool(s)
Rear Caliper Piston Adjuster
206-026 (T87P-2588-A)
Rear Caliper Spring
Compressor Set
206-S027 (T87P-2588-B)
Disassembly
1. Remove the rear disc brake caliper (2552). For additional
information, refer to Caliper i ...
Spark Plugs
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the ignition coil-on-plug. For additional information, refer to
Ignition Coil-On-Plug in this
section.
2. NOTE: Use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the
spark plug well before
removing the spark plu ...
