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:
Fuel Tank Draining
Special Tool(s)
Fuel Storage Tanker
164-R3202 or equivalent
Fuel Tank Drain Hose
310-F013
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or an open flame of any
type when
working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly fla ...
Inspection and Verification
1. The interior lighting system is a generic electronic module (GEM)
controlled system.
2. Verify the customer concern by operating the interior lighting system.
3. Visually inspect for the following obvious signs of mechanical and
electrical damage.
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Ignition Lock Cylinder - Functional
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information,
refer to Section.
2. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder (11582).
1. Insert the ignition key and turn to the RUN position.
2. Using a 1/8-inch d ...
