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:
Shock Absorber
Removal
WARNING: All vehicles are equipped with gas pressurized shock absorbers
which will
extend unassisted. Do not apply heat or flame to the shock absorbers during
removal or
component servicing. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal ...
Security Access - Procedure
Special Tool(s)
Worldwide
418-F224,
New Generation STAR (NGS)
Tester
418-F052, or equivalent
diagnostic tool
NOTE: The security access procedure is utilized to obtain passive anti-theft
system (PATS) security
access. PATS security acce ...
Door - Air Inlet Duct
Removal
1. Remove the evaporator core housing. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. Disconnect the vacuum line.
3. Remove the screws and remove the duct.
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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