Ford Mustang 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
( ...
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:
Exhaust Manifold LH
Engine (Description and Operation)
WARNING: Do not operate the engine with the hood open until the fan
blade has been first
examined for possible cracks and separation.
The 4.6L (4V) (281 CID) Cobra engine is a V-8 with the following features:
intercooled s ...
Using snow chains
WARNING: Driving too fast for conditions creates the possibility of loss
of vehicle control. Driving at very high speeds for extended periods of time may
result in damage to vehicle components.
WARNING: Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed ...
Engine Cooling (Description and Operation)
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 ...