Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Lifting
CAUTION: Do not allow the lift adapters to contact the steering linkage, suspension arms, stabilizer arms, or to compress the lower suspension arm stabilizer bar insulator (5493).
Damage to the suspension, exhaust and steering linkage components may occur if care is not exercised when positioning the hoist adapters prior to lifting the vehicle.
CAUTION: Never use the differential housing as a lift point. Damage to the differential housing and cover may occur.
CAUTION: Do not lift vehicle on rocker panel pinch flange or convertible cross brace.
Body damage may occur.
Lift the vehicle using the Lifting Points procedure in this section.
Lifting Points-Drive On Lift
CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to the underbody, do not drive the vehicle onto the drive on lift without first checking for possible interference.
Check for interference between the upright flanges of the hoist rails and the underbody.
If an interference exists, modify the hoist flanges or build up the approach ramps as necessary to provide clearance.
Lifting Points-Frame Contact Lift, Single Post Lift, Two Post Lift
CAUTION: Do not position lift pads under the No. 3 crossmember.
CAUTION: Do not lift vehicle on rocker panel pinch flange or convertible cross brace.
Body damage may occur.
NOTE: Adapters may be necessary to clear vehicle components to lift the vehicle safely. The adapters must be placed at the four designated contact points. Position the adapters so they are center on the adapter contact area.
Lift the vehicle at the applicable lift points.
Jacking
WARNING: Never run the engine with one wheel off the ground, such as
when changing a
tire. The wheel still on the ground could cause the vehicle to move.
CAUTION: The jack (17080) provided with the v ...
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule -Vehicles with Gasoline Engines
The maintenance schedule is designed to protect against major repairs
resulting from neglect or
inadequate maintenance and to prolong the life of ...
Other materials:
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve - Mach I
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve.
1. Disconnect the EGR tube upper fitting.
2. Disconnect the vacuum hose.
3. Remove the tw ...
Installation
1. Align the blend door driver to the full heat position.
2. Place the temperature control knob in the full WARM position.
3. Attach the cable drive to the control head.
4. Rotate the knob back and forth from full WARM to full COOL.
5. Check the cable ...
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance
Inspect the vehicle safety belts and child safety seat systems periodically
to
make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Inspect the vehicle
and child seat safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, tears or cuts.
Replace if necessary. All vehicle ...
