Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Rocker Arms - Inspection

CAUTION: Do not attempt to true surfaces by grinding. Check the rocker arm pad, side rails and seat for excessive wear, cracks, nicks or burrs. Check the rocker arm seat bolt for stripped or broken threads. Install new components as ncessary or possible damage may occur.

1. Inspect the rocker arm push rod bore for nicks, scratches, scores or scuffs. Install new components as necessary. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.

Rocker Arms -Inspection

2. Inspect the pad at the valve end of the rocker arm for indications of scuffing or abnormal wear. If the pad is grooved, install a new rocker arm. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.

Push Rods - Cleaning

1. Clean the push rods (6565) in a suitable solvent. Blow out the oil passage in the push rods with compressed air.

    Sprockets
    1. WARNING: To avoid the possibility of personal injury or damage to the vehicle, do not operate the engine with the hood open until the fan blade has been examined for possible cracks and separ ...

    Push Rods - Inspection
    1. CAUTION: Do not attempt to straighten push rods. Check the ends of the push rods for nicks, grooves, roughness or excessive wear. Install new push rods as necessary. Refer to the appropriate se ...

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    Pinpoint Test J: LFC 34/DTC B1934 - Driver Air Bag Circuit Resistance Low
    Normal Operation The restraints control module (RCM) monitors the resistance of the driver air bag ignitor by measuring the resistance between pins 3 and 4. If the RCM detects low resistance between these pins, it will store a diagnostic trouble code (D ...

    Extension Housing
    Special Tool(s) Installer, Bearing Cup 204-039 (T77F-1217-B) Adapter for 303-224 (Handle) 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Disassembly and Assembly   1. Remove the bolt and the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor. 2. Remove the bolt a ...

    Transmission Support Crossmember
    Removal and Installation 1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Support the transmission with a suitable transmission jack. 3. Remove the crossmember. 1. Disconnect the HO2S sensors and position them aside. 2. ...