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:
Child Safety
GENERAL INFORMATION
See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety
restraints for children.
WARNING: Always make sure your child is secured properly in
a device that is appropriate for their height, age and weight.
Child safety restra ...
Column
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute to allow
the depletion of the
restraint system backup power supply.
2. WARNING: To avoid the risk of serious personal injury, follow all
warnings,
c ...
Parking brake
WARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake
warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be
working properly. See your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure
that the transmis ...








