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:
Trim Panel - Quarter, Coupe
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the upper quarter trim panel. For additional information,
refer to Trim Panel-Upper
Quarter in this section.
2. Remove the scuff plate.
3. Remove the pin-type retainers.
4. Lower the rear seat backrests.
5. Rem ...
Engine and Radiator Flushing
Special Tool(s)
Coolant System
Drain/Flush/Fill
164-R3673 or equivalent
Flush Kit
164-R3658 or equivalent
Drain Kit
164-R3662 or equivalent
Material
Item
Specification
Motorcraft Premium Cooling
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Air Cleaner Element - 3.8L
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer
to Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe-
3.8L in this section
2. Disconnect the connector.
3. Remove the mass air flow (MAF) sensor.
1. Release the clips.
2. Re ...
