Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Acceleration Control (Description and Operation)
Component Locations
The throttle is controlled by the accelerator cable which is connected to the accelerator pedal and shaft.
- The accelerator pedal and shaft should travel smoothly from the idle to the wide-open throttle (WOT) positions. Hesitation on return or prevention of return to the idle position must not occur.
- Surrounding components such as wiring, hoses, sound insulator and floor covering must not contact the sliding inner member of the accelerator cable or the accelerator pedal and shaft.
- The sliding inner member of the accelerator cable should not be lubricated and is not serviceable.
Acceleration Control (Diagnosis and Testing)
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer's concern by operating the acceleration control system
to duplicate the
condition.
2. Inspect to determine if any of the following mechanical conce ...
Other materials:
Removal
1. Remove the roller followers. For additional information, refer to Roller
Followers in this section.
2. Remove the LH timing chain for the LH side and both timing chains for the RH
side. For
additional information, refer to Timing Drive Components in this ...
Technical specifications
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
WARNING: When a wheel is installed, always remove any
corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting
surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or
brake disc that contacts the wheel. Make ...
Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley - 4.6L (2V) and (4V)
Removal and Installation
Mach I
1. Remove the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to Section.
Cobra
2. Remove the supercharger drive belt cover.
3. Rotate the supercharger belt tensioner clockwise and remove the
supercharger belt.
4. Remov ...
