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 There should be a medium amount of resistance as it is withdrawn.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:
Bumpers
Torque Specifications
Bumpers
CAUTION: Never apply excessive heat to the bumper cover surface. Heat
could cause
distortion of the bumper cover.
The bumper systems consist of the following components:
front bumper
front bumper cover
front bumper cover (Co ...
Brake Caliper Support Bracket
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. CAUTION: Do not allow the rear disc brake caliper (2552) to
hang from the rear
wheel brake hose (2A442)
Remove the rear disc brake caliper bolts and position the ...
Damper
Removal
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect
performance of vital
components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A
new part with
the same part number must be installed if installation becomes nec ...
