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
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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:
Final assembly
23. Install the differential assembly in the differential housing. For
additional information, refer to
Differential Case in this section.
24. CAUTION: Align the index marks.
CAUTION: Install the driveshaft with new bolts. If new bolts are not available,
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Evaporative Emission System Leak Test
Special Tool(s)
Evaporative Emission System
Tester 310-F007
(134-00056) or equivalent
Worldwide Diagnostic System
(WDS)
418-F224,
New Generation STAR (NGS)
Tester
418-F052, or equivalent scan
tool
CAUTION: The evaporat ...
Diagnostics
Special Tool(s)
Transmission Fluid Pressure
Gauge
307-004 (T57L-77820-A)
Air Test Plate, Transmission
307-246 (T92P-7006-A)
Alignment Gauge, TR Sensor
307-351 (T97L-70010-A)
Breakout Box, EEC-V Control
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