Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Typical Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Decal


The Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) decal shows:
- the components of the emission control system.
- the correct vacuum hose routing.
- the color stripe of the vacuum hoses.
The PCV system uses the intake manifold vacuum to ventilate the crankcase and return the fumes to the intake manifold for combustion.
Engine Emission Control (Description and Operation)
CAUTION: Do not remove any part of the engine emission control system.
Operating the
engine without the engine emission control system will reduce fuel economy and
engine
ventilation. This will weak ...
EGR System Components
The EGR system returns a portion of the exhaust gas to the intake manifold to
reduce the combustion
temperature. This results in lower nitrous oxide formation.
The powertrain control modul ...
Other materials:
Bearing Whine
Bearing whine is a high-pitched sound similar to a whistle. It is usually
caused by worn/damaged
pinion bearings, which are operating at driveshaft speed. Bearing noise occurs
at all driving speeds.
This distinguishes it from gear whine which usually comes ...
Output Shaft
Special Tool(s)
Remover, Drive Pinion Bearing
Cone
205-D002 (D79L-4621-A) or
equivalent
Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing
Cone
205-011 (T57L-4621-B)
...
Spring Lock Couplings
Special Tool(s)
Disconnect Tool, Spring Lock
Coupling (3/8 inch yellow)
310-D004 (D87L-9280-A) or
equivalent
Disconnect Tool, Spring Lock
Coupling (1/2 inch green)
310-D005 (D87L-9280-B) or
equivalent
Material
Item
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