Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Index Card
Place an index card or a piece of paper between the weatherstrip and the sealing surface, then close the door. Slowly withdraw the index card or paper after the door is closed and check the amount of pressure on the weatherstrip. There should be a medium amount of resistance as it is withdrawn.
Continue around the entire seal area. If there is little or no resistance, this indicates insufficient contact to form a good seal. At these points, the door, the glass, or the weatherstrip is out of alignment.
Tracing Powder
Tracing powder is used to check both the uniformity of contact and the
tension of a seal against its
sealing surface. These tests are usually done when a suspected air leak/noise
appears to originat ...
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) (Diagnosis and Testing)
Special Tool(s)
ChassisEAR
107-R2102 or equivalent
Electronic Vibration Analyzer
100-F027 (014-00344) or
equivalent
EngineEAR
107-R2100 or equivalent
...
Other materials:
Body System - General Information
General Specifications
Body
Body and Sheet Metal
The body:
Is a unibody open cowl structure.
Is constructed of a lightweight, all-steel material with
removable bolted hood (16612), front
fenders (16005), doors, and luggage compartment lid ...
Component Tests
Engine Oil Leaks
NOTE: When diagnosing engine oil leaks, the source and location of
the leak must be positively
identified prior to repair.
Prior to carrying out this procedure, clean all sealing surface areas with a
suitable solvent to remove all
tra ...
Engine
WARNING: Do not operate the engine with the hood open until the fan
blade has been first
examined for possible cracks and separation.
The 4.6L (4V) (281 CID) is a V-8 engine with the following features:
dual overhead camshafts
four valves per cylinder
s ...
