Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Index Card
Place an index card or a piece of paper between the weatherstrip and the sealing surface, then close the door. Slowly withdraw the index card or paper after the door is closed and check the amount of pressure on the weatherstrip. There should be a medium amount of resistance as it is withdrawn.
Continue around the entire seal area. If there is little or no resistance, this indicates insufficient contact to form a good seal. At these points, the door, the glass, or the weatherstrip is out of alignment.
Tracing Powder
Tracing powder is used to check both the uniformity of contact and the
tension of a seal against its
sealing surface. These tests are usually done when a suspected air leak/noise
appears to originat ...
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) (Diagnosis and Testing)
Special Tool(s)
ChassisEAR
107-R2102 or equivalent
Electronic Vibration Analyzer
100-F027 (014-00344) or
equivalent
EngineEAR
107-R2100 or equivalent
...
Other materials:
Torque Converter Turbine to Pump Stator Interference
Check
1. NOTE: Front pump support may remain in front pump support and gear
during this test.
Position the torque converter with the pump drive up.
2. Install the front pump support to engage the mating splines of the front
pump support shaft on
the torque convert ...
Body Sealer Types And Applications
Liquid Butyl Sealer
HB Fuller E709-19554-B or equivalent meeting Ford Specification
ESB-M4G162-A:
Does not run.
Is fast drying.
Remains semi-elastic.
Can be used for seam sealing on the floorpan, wheelhouse, body
rocker panels, door ope ...
Assembly
1. Inspect the clutch cylinder thrust surfaces, piston bore and clutch plate
serrations for scores or
burrs. Minor scores or burrs may be removed with crocus cloth. Install a new
clutch cylinder if
badly scored or damaged.
2. Check the fluid passage in the ...
