Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Muffler - 3.8L
Removal and Installation
1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Support the rear axle with a suitable jack.
3. Remove the upper arm-to-differential bolt.
4. Remove the nut and bolt and disconnect the rear shock absorbers (18124) from the axle housing.
- Discard the nut.
5. Lower the rear axle.
6. Remove the dual converter assembly flange nuts.
7. Remove the exhaust pipe assembly (5232) from the rear exhaust hanger insulator (5260).
8. Remove the exhaust hanger insulators.
9. Remove the muffler (5230).
10. CAUTION: Do not use oil or grease-based lubricants on insulators as they deteriorate the rubber.
NOTE: A soap-and-water solution will ease installation of the exhaust hanger insulators.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Exhaust System (Diagnosis and Testing)
Symptom Chart
Condition
Possible Sources
Action
Noisy or
leaking
exhaust
Broken or loose
clamps, hangers or
isolators.
Punctures in the muffler
( ...
Muffler - 4.6L (2V)
Removal and Installation
1. Use a jack to support and lower the rear axle.
2. Remove the upper arm-to-differential bolt.
3. Remove the nut and bolt, and disconnect the rear shock absorbers (18124) ...
Other materials:
Hydraulic Brake Actuation (Description and Operation)
CAUTION: Blistering or swelling of rubber brake components may indicate
contamination
of the brake fluid by a petroleum based substance. New rubber components must be
installed
in the hydraulic brake system if contaminated and the entire hydraulic ...
Lamp Switch - Headlamp
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the headlamp switch knob.
1. Pull the headlamp switch knob out.
2. Insert a thin tool into the slot, pull and remove the headlamp switch
knob.
3. Remove the instrument panel cluster fin ...
Mounting Arm and Pivot Shaft
Removal
1. Park the windshield wipers in the full upright position. This will
allow for easy access to the
retaining clip on the wiper motor output shaft.
2. Remove the cowl top vent panels.
3. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
4. Disconnect the ...