Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: System Bleeding
1. If required, remove the hydraulic system from the vehicle. Refer to Hydraulic System, Lift Cylinder and Motor in this section.
2. Remove the fill plug at the end of the hydraulic pump.
3. Fill the pump with Mercon Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or equivalent to the bottom of the fill hole and install the fill plug.
4. NOTE: Some noise squeal may be noticed due to the air in the system.
Connect a 12-volt power source to the motor connector and operate the motor until the cylinders are fully extended. Reverse the 12-volt connection to fully retract the cylinders. Repeat this procedure three times.
5. Remove the fill plug and check the fluid level. Fill the pump with MERCON Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or equivalent to the bottom of the fill hole.
6. Install a fill plug.
7. Install the hydraulic system in the vehicle. Refer to Hydraulic System, Lift Cylinder and Motor in this section.
Convertible Top (Diagnosis and Testing)
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 103 , for schematic and connector
information.
Special Tool(s)
73 III Automotive Meter
105-R0057 or equivalent
Principles of Operation
The converti ...
Other materials:
Leakage Inspection
CAUTION: Do not try to stop the fluid leak by increasing the torque
beyond specifications.
This may cause damage to the case threads.
Check the fluid filler tube connection at the transmission case. If
leakage is found here, install a new
grommet.
Ch ...
Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter
Material
Item
Specification
MERCON V Automatic
Transmission Fluid
XT-5-QM, XT-5-DM
MERCON V
1. Normal maintenance requires periodic automatic transmission fluid changes.
If a major repair,
such as a clutch, band, bearing, etc., is requir ...
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 ...