Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Muffler - 3.8L
Removal and Installation
1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Support the rear axle with a suitable jack.
3. Remove the upper arm-to-differential bolt.
4. Remove the nut and bolt and disconnect the rear shock absorbers (18124) from the axle housing.
- Discard the nut.
5. Lower the rear axle.
6. Remove the dual converter assembly flange nuts.
7. Remove the exhaust pipe assembly (5232) from the rear exhaust hanger insulator (5260).
8. Remove the exhaust hanger insulators.
9. Remove the muffler (5230).
10. CAUTION: Do not use oil or grease-based lubricants on insulators as they deteriorate the rubber.
NOTE: A soap-and-water solution will ease installation of the exhaust hanger insulators.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Exhaust System (Diagnosis and Testing)
Symptom Chart
Condition
Possible Sources
Action
Noisy or
leaking
exhaust
Broken or loose
clamps, hangers or
isolators.
Punctures in the muffler
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Muffler - 4.6L (2V)
Removal and Installation
1. Use a jack to support and lower the rear axle.
2. Remove the upper arm-to-differential bolt.
3. Remove the nut and bolt, and disconnect the rear shock absorbers (18124) ...
Other materials:
Accelerator Cable Bracket - Supercharged Engine
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the accelerator cable and speed control cable.
2. Depress the tabs and disconnect the accelerator cable and speed control
cable from the
accelerator cable bracket
3. Remove the bolts and the accelerator cable bracket ...
Refrigerant System Filtering Following Air Conditioning (A/C) Component
Installation
Special Tool(s)
Set, A/C Fittings
412-DS028 (014-00333, D93L-
19703-B) or equivalent
1. Install the new A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. Install the new suction accumulator/drier. For additional information, ...
Pinpoint Tests - Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS)
Special Tool(s)
73III Automotive Meter
105-R0057 or equivalent
Diagnostic Tool, Restraint
System
418-F088 (105-R0012)
Worldwide Diagnostic System
(WDS)
418-F224,
New Generation STAR (NGS)
Tester
418-F052, or e ...