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:
Cable and Bracket
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. Remove the cable shift from the shifter lever and bracket and discard
the clip.
3. Remove the bolt from the cable.
4. Remove the bolt from the cable.
5. ...
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve - Cobra
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the accelerator cable and the speed control cable.
2. Remove the accelerator cable bracket bolts.
3. Release the clip and position the accelerator cable bracket and the cables
aside.
4. Disconnect the electrical c ...
Sensor Indicator - Rear
Special Tool(s)
Pinion Bearing Cone Remover
205-D002 (D79P-4621A)
Axle Bearing/Seal Plate
205-090 (T75L-1165-B)
Sensing Ring Replacer
206-041 (T89P-20202-A)
Removal
1. Remove the rear axle shaft bearing.
2. Using the special ...
