Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Starting System (Diagnosis and Testing)
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 20 , Starting System for schematic and connector information.
Special Tool(s)
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Digital Multimeter 105-R0051 or equivalent |
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 flows through the solenoid energizing coil unt ...
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 "electric ...
Other materials:
Transmission (Assembly)
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or
equivalent
Holding Fixture, Transmission
307-003 (T57L-500-B)
Remover/Installer, Bearing
Tube
308-025 (T75L-7025-C)
In ...
Removal
1. Remove the rear defrost connectors if necessary.
2. Remove the nuts retaining the well sling and convertible top tacking
strips.
3. Remove the three tacking strips.
4. Mark the top of the convertible top skin around the top of all three
tacking s ...
Seal
Special Tool(s)
Installer, Transmission
Extension Housing Oil Seal
308-227 (T94P-7657-A)
Slide Hammer
100-001 (T50T-100-A)
Remover, Bushing
307-001 (TOOL-1175-AC) or
Equivalent
Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEU ...

