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 There should be a medium amount of resistance as it is withdrawn.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:
Disassembly
1. Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing. For
additional information, refer
to Differential Case in this section.
2. Remove the bolts.
3. CAUTION: Do not damage the threads in the bolt holes.
Insert a punch in the bolt holes and d ...
Rear Suspension (Description and Operation)
Item
Part Number
Description
1
18125
Rear shock absorber
2
-
Rear axle driveline vibration damper
3
5A649
Rear lower suspension arm and bushing (common
LH and RH)
4
5560
Rear spring
5
4731
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Latch - Luggage Compartment Lid
Removal
1. NOTE: The luggage compartment lid latch is equipped with
mechanical interior release handle.
Disconnect the luggage compartment lid lock actuator (432A38) cable.
2. Remove the luggage compartment lid latch (43200).
1. Disconnect the ...
