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:
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols.
Avoid contact
with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts
eyes, flush eyes ...
Symptom Chart
Condition
Possible Sources
Action
Incorrect/erratic direction
of airflow from outlet(s)
No vacuum to A/C heater
function switch selector.
A/C heater function selector
switch leaks vacuum.
Kinked/pinched vacuu ...
Exterior Lighting
Torque Specifications
Exterior Lighting
The exterior lighting system consists of the following components:
headlamps (13008)
parking lamps
rear lamps (13404)
high mounted stoplamp
license lamps
front turn lamps
reversing lamps
fog ...
