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:
Intake Air Distribution and Filtering
Torque Specifications
a - Refer to the procedure
Intake Air Distribution and Filtering (DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION)
The air intake system consists of the:
air intake scoop (Mach I)
air cleaner (ACL).
air cleaner (ACL) element.
mass air flow (MAF) s ...
Clutch Pedal - Quadrant and Pawl Assembly
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301).
2. Loosen the nut from inside the engine compartment.
3. Loosen the nuts from inside the vehicle.
4. Loosen the screw.
5. Disconnect the brake pedal position (BPP) switch electrical connector.
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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 ...
