Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Exhaust Manifold - Inspection
Special Tool(s)
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Straight Edge 303-D039 (D83L-4201-A) or equivalent |
1. Place a straight edge across the exhaust manifold flanges and check for warping with a feeler gauge.
Bearing -Inspection
1. Inspect bearings for the following defects. Possible causes are shown:
1. Cratering - fatigue failure.
2. Spot polishing - incorrect seating.
3. Imbedded dirt engine oil.
4. Scratching - dirty engine oil.
5. Base exposed - poor lubrication.
6. Both edges worn - journal damaged.
7. One edge worn - journal tapered or bearing not seated.
Spark Plug - Inspection
1. Inspect the spark plug for a bridged gap.
Check for deposit build-up closing the gap between the electrodes.
Deposits are caused
by oil or carbon fouling.
Clean the spark plug.
2. Ch ...
Engine - 3.8L
General Specifications
a - 20-200 seconds to leakdown 3.18 mm (0.125 in) with 225 Newtons (50
pounds) load and tappet filled
with leak-down fluid.
Torque Specifications
a - Refer to th ...
Other materials:
Evaporative Emission Repair Verification Drive Cycle
Special Tool(s)
Worldwide Diagnostic System
(WDS)
418-F224,
New Generation STAR (NGS)
Tester
418-F052, or equivalent scan
tool
Drive Cycle Recommendations
NOTE: The following procedure is designed to execute and
complete the evap ...
Accessories
For a complete listing of the accessories that are available for your
vehicle, please contact an authorized dealer or visit our online store at
Accessories.Ford.com (United States only).
Ford Custom Accessories are available for your vehicle through an
author ...
Moulding - Rocker Panel
Removal
1. Remove the front rocker panel moulding screw.
2. Remove the strip.
3. Remove the rear rocker panel moulding screw.
4. Remove the pin-type retainers and the rocker panel moulding.
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure. ...
