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:
Module Configuration
Module Configuration (Diagnosis and Testing)
Special Tool(s)
Worldwide Diagnostic System
(WDS)
418-F224
New Generation STAR (NGS)
Tester
418-F052 or equivalent
diagnostic tool
Principles of Operation
Some modules must be programme ...
Front Seat Backrest
Disassembly and Assembly
All vehicles
1. Remove the front seat backrest. For additional information, refer to
Front Seat Backrest in this
section.
2. Remove the front seat backrest head restraint (611A08).
3. Remove the screws and the safety belt guid ...
Installation
1. Position the fuel charging wiring in the vehicle and attach to the rear of
the intake manifold.
2. NOTE: Make sure the locking clips are fully engaged into the bracket.
Reposition the accelerator cable and the speed control cable (if equipped)
and ...

