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:
Component Tests
Steering Linkage
1. NOTE: Excessive vertical motion of the studs relative to the
sockets may indicate excessive
wear.
With the parking brake applied, perform the following:
Have an assistant rotate the steering wheel back and forth 360 degrees
and watch ...
Gearshift Lever and Boot
Material
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the gearshift lever knob.
2. Remove the console panel gearshift plate. Lift the gearshift lever boot
over the gearshift lever.
3. Remove the bolts and the shift lever.
4. Remove the screws and the inner shif ...
Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Bracket - 3.8L
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the A/C compressor (19703). For additional information, refer to
Air Conditioning (A/C)
Compressor-3.8L in this section.
2. Remove the three bolts and one nut.
3. Remove the A/C compressor mounting bracket.
4. To install ...