Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Body Sealer Types And Applications
Liquid Butyl Sealer
HB Fuller E709-19554-B or equivalent meeting Ford Specification ESB-M4G162-A:
- Does not run.
- Is fast drying.
- Remains semi-elastic.
- Can be used for seam sealing on the floorpan, wheelhouse, body rocker panels, door openings, and drip rails.
Caulking Cord
3M Strip Caulk-Black 051135-08578 or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESB-M4G32-A:
- Is a heavy-bodied, plastic base with a filler.
- Is commonly known as perma-gum.
- Is used on spot-welds holes, around moulding clips, and between surfaces not sealed with a gasket.
Weatherstrip Adhesive
Weatherstrip and Rubber Adhesive E8AZ-19552-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESBM2G14- A:
- Is a quick drying, strong adhesive designed to hold weatherstripping onto all body panels and surrounding metal.
Silicone Lubricant
Silicone Lubricant C0AZ-19553-AA meeting Ford specification ESR-M13P4-A:
- Is used to keep the door and the window weatherstrip pliable and soft.
- Should be applied to the weatherstrip at every lubrication period.
- Makes the door easier to close.
- Retards weatherstrip squeaks.
- Retards weatherstrip wear.
- Helps retain door window alignment by reducing friction between the glass frame and the rubber weatherstrip.
- Should not be used prior to painting.
Body System - General Information
General Specifications
Body
Body and Sheet Metal
The body:
Is a unibody open cowl structure.
Is constructed of a lightweight, all-steel material with
removable bolted hood (16612), ...
Body System (Diagnosis and Testing)
Inspection and Verification
Leaks
NOTE: Trim will reveal the location of most leaks.
1. Remove any trim or carpet in the general area of the leak.
2. Road test or water test the vehicle.
3 ...
Other materials:
Crankshaft Main Bearing Journal - Clearance
Special Tool(s)
Plastigage
303-D031 (D81L-6002-B) or
equivalent
NOTE: Crankshaft main bearing journals must be within specifications
before checking journal
clearance.
1. Remove the crankshaft main bearing caps and crankshaft main bearing.
...
Flywheel Runout Check
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator/Magnetic Base
100-D002 (D78P-4201-B) or
equivalent
1. Mount the special tool so that the indicator contact point rides on the
clutch disc contact surface.
2. Turn the flywheel (6375); if the runout exceeds the ...
Air Conditioning (Description and Operation)
The A/C refrigerant system is a clutch cycling orifice tube type. The system
components are:
A/C compressor (19703)
A/C clutch (2884)
A/C condenser core (19712)
A/C evaporator core (19860)
suction accumulator (19C836)
connecting refrigerant lines
The ...