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:
Crankshaft Runout
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or
equivalent
1. NOTE: Crankshaft main bearing journals must be within
specifications before checking runout.
Use the Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixtur ...
Starting System (Description and Operation)
Starter Motor
The starter motor is a 12-volt unit that has the starter solenoid mounted on
the drive end housing and
functions as follows:
The current flows through the solenoid energizing coil until the
solenoid plunger is at the end of
its travel.
The ...
Piston - Ring-to-Groove Clearance
1. Inspect the piston for ring land damage or accelerated wear.
2. Measure the piston ring-to-groove clearance.
Refer to the appropriate section in Group for the procedure.
If out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer
to the a ...
