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:
Intermediate One-Way Clutch
Intermediate Clutch Cylinder Disassembled View
Disassembly
1. NOTE: One tab that locks the reverse clutch drum into the reverse
sun shell may be removed.
This is done for balancing purposes.
Remove the intermediate one-way clutch.
1. Remove the ...
Special Operating Condition Requirements
When towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier:
Change engine oil and install a new oil filter every 4,800 km (3,000
miles) or 3 months.
Change transfer case fluid every 96,000 km (60,000 miles).
Change manual transmission fluid as required.
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Pedal and Bracket
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301).
2. Remove the stoplight switch retaining pin.
3. Slide the stoplight switch (13480) and booster push rod from the brake
pedal pin.
4. Remove the brake pedal bracket retaining bolt.
5. Remove the ...

