Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Body Closures
General Specifications

Torque Specifications

Body Closures
The body closures consist of the following components:
- door checks
- front door
- front door latch strikers
- front door hinges
- front door opening weatherstrips
- hood
- hood (Cobra) with heat extractor scoops
- hood (Mach I) with shaker opening
- hood heat extractor scoops (Cobra)
- hood hinges
- hood support rod
- hood weatherstrip
- luggage compartment lid
- luggage compartment lid hinges
- luggage compartment lid hydraulic lifts
- luggage compartment lid latch striker
- luggage compartment lid weatherstrip
Front End Body Panels
Torque Specifications
Front End Body Panels
The front end body panel components consist of the following:
air deflectors
cowl grille
fenders
fender splash shields
hood
hood hi ...
Hinge Adjustment
NOTE: The door should be adjusted for even and parallel fit with the
body opening and surrounding
panels as well as making sure that the anti-chuck pin is not binding on
convertible models.
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Other materials:
Installation
1. Inspect the pinion flange seal journal for rust, nicks, and scratches
prior to installing the flange.
Polish the seal journal with fine crocus cloth, if necessary.
2. Lubricate the pinion flange splines.
Use SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80 ...
Accelerator Pedal and Shaft
Removal and Installation
1. Push the accelerator cable nylon bushing out of the accelerator pedal and
shaft arm.
2. Remove the accelerator pedal and shaft.
Remove the nuts.
Remove the accelerator pedal and shaft.
3. To install, reverse the removal pro ...
Camshaft Runout
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or
equivalent
1. NOTE: Camshaft journals must be within specifications before
checking runout.
Use a Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture to measure the ...
