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 There should be a medium amount of resistance as it is withdrawn.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:
Camshaft End Play - Push Rod Engines
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or
equivalent
1. Remove the valve tappets. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303
for the procedure.
2. Use a Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture ...
Air Cleaner - 3.8L
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube from the throttle body. For
additional information, refer to Air
Cleaner Outlet Pipe-3.8L in this section.
2. Disconnect the connector.
3. Remove the bolt.
4. Remove the air cleaner and d ...
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
3. Remove the radiator sight shield.
4. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir.
1. Disconnect the hose.
2. Remove the bolts.
3. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir ...
