Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Engine (Diagnosis and Testing)
Special Tool(s)
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Commercially Available Leakdown Tester |
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Quick Disconnect Compression Tester 134-R0212 or equivalent |
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Dial Indicator Gauge Adapter 303-007 (TOOL-6565-AB) or equivalent |
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Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent |
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Engine Cylinder Leak Detection/Air Pressurization Kit 014-00708 or equivalent |
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Oil Pressure Gauge 303-088 (T73L-6600-A) |
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UV Leak Detector Kit 164-R0756 or equivalent |
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Vacuum/Pressure Tester 164-R0253 or equivalent |
Material

Engine System - General Information
General Specifications
Engine
NOTE: This section contains information, steps and procedures that may
not be specific to your
engine.
This section covers general procedures and diagnosis and testin ...
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer concern by operating the engine to duplicate the
condition.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical damage. Refer to the
following chart.
Visual Inspection Ch ...
Other materials:
Switch - Traction Control
Removal and Installation
1. NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with an automatic
transmission, position the shift lever in the 1
position before detaching the floor console finish panel.
Lifting from both sides, detach the floor console finish panel.
...
Cable and Conduit - Front
Removal
1. CAUTION: If any component in the parking brake system requires
repair or if the
rear axle housing (4010) is removed, the cable tension must be released.
Release the cable tension. For additional information, refer to Parking
Brake Cable Tens ...
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.
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