Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Engine (Diagnosis and Testing)

Special Tool(s)

	Commercially Available Leakdown Tester
	Quick Disconnect Compression Tester 134-R0212 or equivalent
	Dial Indicator Gauge Adapter 303-007 (TOOL-6565-AB) or equivalent
	Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent
	Engine Cylinder Leak Detection/Air Pressurization Kit 014-00708 or equivalent
	Oil Pressure Gauge 303-088 (T73L-6600-A)
	UV Leak Detector Kit 164-R0756 or equivalent
	Vacuum/Pressure Tester 164-R0253 or equivalent

Material

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:

Disassembly
1. Remove the driveshaft (4602). For additional information, refer to Driveshaft in this section. 2. CAUTION: Under no circumstances is the driveshaft assembly to be clamped in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing fracture ca ...

Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) (Description and Operation)
Noise is any undesirable sound, usually unpleasant in nature. Vibration is any motion, shaking or trembling, that can be felt or seen when an object moves back and forth or up and down. Harshness is a ride quality issue where the vehicle's response to the ro ...

Inspection and Assembly Requirements - Following an A/C Compressor Failure
CAUTION: To prevent refrigerant system contamination and possible failure of the new A/C compressor, carry out the following procedures. 1. NOTE: A dirty A/C evaporator core orifice or a condenser to evaporator tube containing black refrigerant oil and parti ...