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:
Manual Control Lever Shaft and Seal
Special Tool(s)
Installer, Shift Shaft Fluid Seal
307-050 (T74P-77498-A)
Alignment Gauge, TR Sensor
307-351 (T97L-70010-A)
Removal
1. Drain the transmission fluid and remove the fluid pan and filter. For
additional information, ...
Symptom Chart
Condition
Possible Sources
Action
Tires show
excess wear on
edge of tread
Underinflated tires.
Vehicle overloaded.
High-speed cornering.
Incorrect ride height.
Incorrect wheel alignment.
Incorrect tire ...
Removal
1. Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to
Upper Intake Manifold in
this section.
2. Partially drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to
Section.
3. Relieve the fuel system pressure. For additional i ...
