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 There should be a medium amount of resistance as it is withdrawn.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:
Camshaft Journal - Clearance, Plastigage Method
Special Tool(s)
Plastigage
303-D031 (D81L-6002-B) or
equivalent
NOTE: The camshaft journals must meet specifications before checking
camshaft journal clearance.
1. Remove the camshaft bearing cap and lay Plastigage across the surface. Refer ...
Symptom Chart
NOTE: New speed control diagnostic software is available in Version 12
or higher for the diagnostic
tool. When using this software, it is necessary to use Next Generation Speed
Control Adapter 007-
00586 with the diagnostic tool.
NOTE: Refer to the Wiring Di ...
Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor - 3.8L
Removal
CAUTION: The mass air flow (MAF) sensor hot wire sensing
element and housing are
calibrated as a unit and must be repaired as a complete assembly. Do not
damage the sensing
element (internal to housing) or possible failure to the mass air f ...
