Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Starter Drive and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection
1. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to Starter Motor-3.8L or Starter Motor-4.6L in this section.
2. Check the wear patterns on the starter drive gear and the flywheel ring gear . If the wear pattern is normal, install the starter motor. For additional information, refer to Starter Motor-3.8L or Starter Motor-4.6L in this section.
3. If the starter drive gear and the flywheel ring gear are not fully meshing and both of the gears are scored or damaged, install a new starter motor. For additional information refer to Starter Motor-3.8L or Starter Motor-4.6L in this section.
If necessary, install a new flywheel.
Component Tests
Starter Motor -Voltage Drop Test
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 ...
Relay Switch
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer
to Section.
2. Remove the power distribution box cover.
3. Remove the starter relay from the power distribution box.
I ...
Other materials:
Fuel cut-off switch
WARNING: Failure to inspect and if necessary repair fuel leaks
after a collision may increase the risk of fire and serious injury.
Ford Motor Company recommends that the fuel system be inspected by
an authorized dealer after any collision.
In the event of a m ...
Driveshaft (Description and Operation)
NOTE: All driveshaft assemblies are balanced. If undercoating the
vehicle, protect the driveshaft to
prevent overspray of any undercoating material.
The driveshaft has the following features:
A tubular shaft used to transfer engine torque from the ...
Halfshaft Joint
Special Tool(s)
Driver
205-199 (T83T-3132-A1)
Hub Bearing Cup Replacer
205-147 (T80T-4000-P)
Sensing Ring Replacer
206-041 (T89P-20202-A)
Disassembly
1. CAUTION: Do not disassemble the halfshaft assembly. Install a new
assem ...
