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:
Master Cylinder Priming - 4.6L
1. CAUTION: Use only bleed screws on the engine side of the
brake master cylinder
(2140). The hydro-boost bleed screw, located near the dash on the
hydro-booster
casting, is for the booster cavity filled with power steering fluid, not
brake fluid. ...
Leakage Inspection
CAUTION: Do not try to stop the fluid leak by increasing the torque
beyond specifications.
This may cause damage to the case threads.
Check the fluid filler tube connection at the transmission case. If
leakage is found here, install a new
grommet.
Ch ...
Reverse Sun Gear
Disassembly
1. Remove the reverse clutch sun gear assembly and the No. 4 forward clutch
hub bearing and
race.
2. Remove the forward clutch sun gear assembly and the No. 5 forward clutch
sun gear bearing
and race.
Assembly
1. The forward clutch ...
