Ford Mustang Service Manual: Component Tests
Inspection and Verification
WARNING: When servicing starter motor or carrying out other underhood work in the vicinity of the starter motor, be aware that the heavy gauge battery input lead at the starter solenoid is "electrically hot" at all times. A protective cap or boot is provided over this terminal that must be installed after servicing. Be sure to disconnect the battery negative cable before servicing the starter. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: When working in area of the starter motor, be careful to avoid touching hot exhaust components. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: When using a remote starter switch or jumper wire, be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position and the transmission is in PARK (A/T) or Neutral (M/T) with the parking brake control fully applied.
1. Verify the customers concern by operating the starting system to duplicate the conditions.
2. Inspect to determine if any of the following mechanical or electrical concerns apply.
Visual Inspection Chart
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3. If the inspection reveals an obvious concern that can be readily identified, repair as necessary.
4. If the concern remains after the inspection, determine the symptom. GO to Symptom Chart .
Symptom Chart
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Pinpoint Tests
Inspection and Verification
WARNING: When servicing starter motor or carrying out other underhood
work in the
vicinity of the starter motor, be aware that the heavy gauge battery input lead
at the s ...
Starter Drive and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection
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 fl ...
Other materials:
Interior luggage compartment release
WARNING: Keep vehicle doors and luggage compartment locked and keep keys
and remote transmitters out of a child’s reach.
Unsupervised children could lock themselves in the trunk and risk injury. Children
should be taught not to play in vehicles.
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Engine oil check
Note: Check the level before starting the engine.
Note: Make sure that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks.
1. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 10 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan.
3. Remov ...
Transmission (Removal)
Manual Transmission
The T56 six-speed manual transmission features the following:
six forward speeds and one reverse speed.
forward gears are synchronized and helical cut.
a reverse gear operates through a constant-mesh, fully synchronized
system.
a shi ...