Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Cylinder Head - Distortion
Special Tool(s)
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Straight Edge 303-D039 (D83L-4201-A) or equivalent |
1. Use a straight edge and a feeler gauge to inspect the cylinder head for flatness. If the cylinder head is distorted, install a new cylinder head.
Cylinder Bore -Cleaning
1. CAUTION: If these procedures are not followed, rusting of the cylinder bores may occur.
Clean the cylinder bores with soap or detergent and water.
2. Thoroughly rinse with clean water and wipe dry with a clean, lint-free cloth.
3. Use a clean, lint-free cloth and lubricate the cylinder bores.
- Use clean engine oil meeting Ford specification.
Valve - Seat Inspection
Valve and Seat Refacing Measurements
CAUTION: After grinding valves or valve seats, check valve
clearance.
1. Check the valve head and seat.
Check valve angles.
Check margin width.
Refer t ...
Cylinder Block Core Plug Replacement
Special Tool(s)
Slide Hammer
100-001 (T50T-100-A)
Material
1. Use a slide hammer or tools suitable to remove the cylinder block core
plug.
2. Inspect the cylinder block plug bore f ...
Other materials:
Spark Plugs
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the ignition coil-on-plug. For additional information, refer to
Ignition Coil-On-Plug in this
section.
2. NOTE: Use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the
spark plug well before
removing the spark plu ...
Installation
1. Install the lower intake manifold gaskets.
2. Connect the fuel charging wiring harness to the rear of the lower intake
manifold and install the
manifold.
3. Install the intake manifold fasteners and tighten in the sequence shown.
4. Position the fuel ...
Brake Caliper - Cobra
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the caliper locating pin E-clip.
4. Remove the caliper locating pin.
5. Remove the front brake flow bolt.
6. Remove the caliper.
7. Remove the brake pa ...
