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:
Moulding - Roof Side
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the weatherstrip.
2. Remove the exterior roof side moulding screws.
3. Remove the interior roof side moulding screws.
4. Remove the roof side moulding screw.
5. Release the clips.
1. Lift up to release the two ...
Fuel Injection Supply Manifold and Fuel Injector
Material
Item
Specification
SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
XO-5W20-QSP
WSS-M2C153-
H
Removal and Installation
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any
type when
working on or near any fuel relat ...
Wheels and Tires
General Specifications
Torque Specifications
Description
Nm
lb-ft
Wheel nuts
129
95
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