Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Starting System (Diagnosis and Testing)

Starting System (Description and Operation)

Starter Motor The starter motor is a 12-volt unit that has the starter solenoid mounted on the drive end housing and functions as follows: The current flows through the solenoid energizing coil unt ...

Inspection and Verification

WARNING: When servicing starter motor or carrying out other underhood work in the vicinity of the starter motor, be aware that the heavy gauge battery input lead at the starter solenoid is "electric ...

Other materials:

Removal
1. Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Intake Manifold-Upper in this section. 2. Disconnect the fuel line. For additional information, refer to Section. 3. Remove the coolant by-pass tube. For additional information, refer ...

Installation
NOTE: Do not use a fiber disc to clean the surfaces. Fibers from the disc can get into the oil pan and oil and clog the oil bypass valve. 1. Clean and inspect the cylinder head for flatness. 2. Install a new head gasket on the cylinder block with the sm ...

Synchronizers
Disassembly and Assembly NOTE: This procedure applies to all synchronizer assemblies. 1. Scribe an alignment mark on the sliding sleeve and the hub for assembly reference. 2. Remove the sliding sleeve, then remove the synchronizer struts and the springs. 3 ...