Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment
1. Cycle and park the windshield wipers.
2. Verify that the distance between the center of the RH windshield wiper blade and the top edge of the cowl top vent panel is within specification.
3. Verify that the distance between the center of the LH windshield wiper blade and the top edge of the cowl top vent panel is within specification.
4. If the distance is not within specification, remove the windshield wiper pivot arms and reposition to specification.
Remove the pivot arm.
1. Pull up on the pivot arm.
2. Pull out on the retainer tab and remove the pivot arm.
Pivot Arm
Removal
1. NOTE: New windshield wiper pivot arms need to be installed as an assembly.
Remove the pivot arm.
1. Pull up on the pivot arm.
2. Pull out on the retainer tab and remove the pivot arm.
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Component Test
Windshield Wiper Motor
CAUTION: Do not handle the wiper motor abusively when
diagnosing the wiper
operations. Failure to follow this caution may result in damage to the
motor magnets and wil ...
Mounting Arm and Pivot Shaft
Removal
1. Park the windshield wipers in the full upright position. This will
allow for easy access to the
retaining clip on the wiper motor output shaft.
2. Remove the cowl top vent panels.
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Other materials:
Assembly
1. Carry out the following before reassembling:
Inspect the gears for broken or cracked teeth. Check for unusual wear
patterns.
Inspect the thrust washers for face wear, cracks, scoring and for signs
of heat damage.
Inspect the bearings, bearing cups a ...
Radiator
Material
Item
Specification
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B)
(yellow color)
WSS-M97B51-
A1
Removal and Installation
NOTE: Radiator removal and installation is similar for both 3.8L and
4.6L vehicles. ...
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 section in Group 303 for
the procedure.
The push rods ca ...