Ford Mustang Service Manual: Inspection and Verification
Inspection and Verification
WARNING: When servicing starter motor or carrying out other underhood work in the vicinity of the starter motor, be aware that the heavy gauge battery input lead at the starter solenoid is "electrically hot" at all times. A protective cap or boot is provided over this terminal that must be installed after servicing. Be sure to disconnect the battery negative cable before servicing the starter. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: When working in area of the starter motor, be careful to avoid touching hot exhaust components. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: When using a remote starter switch or jumper wire, be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position and the transmission is in PARK (A/T) or Neutral (M/T) with the parking brake control fully applied.
1. Verify the customers concern by operating the starting system to duplicate the conditions.
2. Inspect to determine if any of the following mechanical or electrical concerns apply.
Visual Inspection Chart
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3. If the inspection reveals an obvious concern that can be readily identified, repair as necessary.
4. If the concern remains after the inspection, determine the symptom. GO to Symptom Chart .
Symptom Chart
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Starting System (Diagnosis and Testing)
Starting System (Description and Operation)
Starter Motor
The starter motor is a 12-volt unit that has the starter solenoid mounted on
the drive end housing and
functions as follows:
The current fl ...
Pinpoint Tests
Inspection and Verification
WARNING: When servicing starter motor or carrying out other underhood
work in the
vicinity of the starter motor, be aware that the heavy gauge battery input lead
at the s ...
Other materials:
Clutch And Clutch Field Coil
Air Conditioning (Description and Operation)
The A/C refrigerant system is a clutch cycling orifice tube type. The system
components are:
A/C compressor (19703)
A/C clutch (2884)
A/C condenser core (19712)
A/C evaporator core (19860)
suction accumulator ...
Water Bypass Hose - 3.8L
Engine Cooling (Description and Operation)
CAUTION: Vehicle cooling systems are filled with Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine
Coolant VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B) or equivalent meeting Ford specification
WSS-M97B51-A1
(yellow color). Always fill the cooling system ...
Rear Wheel Bearing and Axle Shaft Oil Seal
Rear Drive Axle and Differential
The axle housing assembly consists of a cast center section with two
steel tube assemblies and
a stamped differential housing cover (4033). The differential housing cover
uses silicone sealant
as a gasket.
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