Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Hydro-Boost Bleeding
1. NOTE: The Hydro-Boost power brake booster (2B560) is generally self-bleeding, and the following procedure will normally bleed the air from the power brake booster. Normal operation of the vehicle will further remove any additional trapped air.
Fill the power steering oil reservoir (3A697) with MERCON Multi-Purpose ATF XT-2-QDX or MERCON equivalent.
2. Remove the powertrain control module (PCM) fuse to prevent the engine from starting.
3. Crank the engine for several seconds.
4. Check the fluid level in the power steering oil reservoir and add if necessary. Install the powertrain control module (PCM) fuse.
5. Start the engine.
6. With the engine running, turn the steering wheel (3600) from stop-to-stop twice. Turn the engine off.
7. Depress the brake pedal (2455) several times to discharge the accumulator.
8. Repeat Steps 5 and 6.
9. If foaming occurs, stop the engine and allow the foam to dissipate.
10. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 as required, until all the air is removed from the system (when the foaming stops).
Brake Booster - Hydro-Boost (Description and Operation)
The Hydro-Boost brake booster is a hydraulically operated brake booster
powered by the power
steering pump (3A674). The power steering pump provides the fluid pressure to
operate both the
power brak ...
Brake Booster - Vacuum (Removal and Installation)
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301).
2. Remove the air cleaner housing.
3. Remove the brake master cylinder nuts.
4. Position the brake master cylinder (2140) aside.
5. W ...
Other materials:
Cylinder Block Core Plug Replacement
Special Tool(s)
Slide Hammer
100-001 (T50T-100-A)
Material
1. Use a slide hammer or tools suitable to remove the cylinder block core
plug.
2. Inspect the cylinder block plug bore for any damage that would interfere
with the correct sealing ...
Removal
CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical
charges. If exposed to
these charges, damage may result.
1. Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information,
refer to Section.
2. Remove the passenger air bag module. For ...
Knock
Knock, which can occur on all driving phases, has several causes including
damaged teeth or gearset.
In most cases, one of the following conditions will occur:
1. A gear tooth damaged on the drive side is a common cause of the knock.
This can usually be
cor ...
