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 There should be a medium amount of resistance as it is withdrawn.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:
Driveshaft - Cobra
Material
Item
Specification
Threadlock and Sealer
E0AZ-19554-AA
WSK-M2G351-A5 (type
II)
Silicone Lubricant
(Aerosol)
F5AZ-19553-AA
ESR-M13P4-A
Removal and Installation
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. NOTE: To aid disass ...
Pinion Seal
Special Tool(s)
Installer, Drive Pinion Oil Seal
205-133 (T79P-4676-A)
Removal
1. Remove the pinion flange (4851). For additional information, refer to
Drive Pinion Flange in this
section.
2. Force up the metal flange of the rear axle drive p ...
Canister Vent Solenoid Closing Procedure
Special Tool(s)
Worldwide Diagnostic System
(WDS)
418-F224,
New Generation STAR (NGS)
Tester
418-F052, or equivalent scan
tool
CAUTION: The canister vent solenoid must not be energized for more than
nine minutes
at one time. Once the ...
