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:
Pinpoint Tests
CAUTION: Before removing and installing the GEM or its connectors,
disconnect the
battery. Failure to follow this caution will result in the GEM storing many
erroneous DTCs and it
may exhibit erratic operation after installation.
CAUTION: Be careful when pr ...
Antenna
Torque Specifications
Antenna
The antenna system consists of:
antenna mast
antenna base and cable
antenna lead-in cable
The radio antenna uses a two-piece coaxial cable to connect the audio
unit to the antenna. The front
antenna lead-i ...
Shield
Removal
1. Remove the brake disc (1125). For additional information, refer to
Disc in this section.
2. Remove the brake disc shield (2K004).
1. Drill out three brake disc shield rivets.
2. Remove the brake disc shield.
Installation
1. I ...
