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:
Bypass Tube - Mach I
Material
Item
Specification
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B)
(yellow color)
WSS-M97B51-
A1
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the air intake scoop and bracket. For additional information, refer
to Sec ...
Lumbar Assembly
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
1. Remove the front seat. For additional information, refer to Seat-Front
Power in this section.
2. Release the J-clip.
3. Remove the seat backrest latch handle knob (62762).
4. Pull the seat backrest trim cover ...
Starter Motor - 3.8L
Removal
WARNING: When servicing starter motor (11002) or carrying out other
underhood work in
the vicinity of the starter motor, be aware that the heavy gauge battery
input lead at the starter
solenoid (11390) is "electrically hot" at all times. A prote ...

