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 There should be a medium amount of resistance as it is withdrawn.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:
Ignition switch
A. Off: The ignition is off.
Note: When you switch the ignition off and leave your vehicle, do not
leave your key in the ignition. This could cause your vehicle battery to
lose charge.
B. Accessory: Allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to
ope ...
Transmission (Removal)
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. Remove the gearshift lever knob.
3. Remove the console panel gearshift plate. Lift the gearshift lever boot
over the gearshift lever.
4. Remove the bolts and the sh ...
Disassembly
1. Remove the retaining ring above fifth gear.
2. CAUTION: Hand tighten the special tool to prevent gear damage.
CAUTION: Support the output shaft while using the press to prevent
damage to the
shaft or gears.
Using the special tool, press fifth gear, the s ...
