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 There should be a medium amount of resistance as it is withdrawn.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:
Final disassembly
32. If not done previously, remove the bolts.
33. CAUTION: Do not damage the bolt hole threads.
If not done previously, insert a punch in the bolt holes and drive off the
differential ring gear.
34. Using the special tools, remove the differential bearin ...
Apply Components
There are eight apply components used to drive or hold the planetary
gearset components.
Band-Overdrive
1. The overdrive band holds the reverse clutch drum stationary in fourth gear
and manual
2. This action
causes the reverse sun gear to be h ...
Gear (Removal and Installation)
Special Tool(s)
Teflon Seal Replacer Set
211-D027 (D90P-3517-A) or
Equivalent
Tie Rod End Remover
211-001 (TOOL-3290-D)
Removal
1. Turn the steering wheel as necessary to position the wheels in the
straight-ahead position. Do
not loc ...
