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:
Installation
1. Install the RH engine insulator.
Install the nuts.
Install the bolts.
2. Install the LH engine insulator.
3. Connect the engine ground strap.
4. Install the bracket.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Lower the engine.
7. Raise the vehicle.
8. Ins ...
Transmission (Disassembly)
Special Tool(s)
Holding Fixture, Transmission
307-003 (T57L-500-B)
Puller, Bearing
205-D064 (D84L-1123-A)
2 or 3 Jaw Puller
205-D027 (D80L-1013-A)
Remover, Mainshaft Bearing
308-058 (T77J-7025-H)
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Instrument Panel - Center Finish Panel
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information,
refer to Section.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
2. Place the selector lever in the 1 position.
Vehicles with manual transmission
3. ...
