Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Door Alignment
NOTE: The door should be adjusted for even and parallel fit with the body opening and surrounding panels as well as making sure that the anti-chuck pin is not binding on convertible models.
1. Mark the position of the front door hinges to the front door to use as reference points.
2. Loosen the front door hinge-to-front door bolts enough to permit movement.
3. Adjust the front door alignment to specification.
4. NOTE: After aligning the door, verify that the door can be closed easily and fits tightly.
Tighten the front door hinge-to-front door bolts.
Hinge Adjustment
NOTE: The door should be adjusted for even and parallel fit with the
body opening and surrounding
panels as well as making sure that the anti-chuck pin is not binding on
convertible models.
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Striker Adjustment
NOTE: After adjusting the door latch striker plate, verify that the
door can be closed easily and fits
tightly.
1. Loosen the door latch striker plate bolts.
2. Reposition the door latch str ...
Other materials:
Hydraulic Lash Adjusters
Removal
1. Remove the roller followers. For additional information, refer to Roller
Followers in this section.
2. Remove the 16 hydraulic lash adjusters.
3. Inspect the roller followers. For additional information, refer to
Section.
Installation
1. To ins ...
Brake System (Description and Operation)
Component Locations
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The vehicle is equipped with a vacuum-assisted or a hydro-boost power braking
system.
The braking system is a front-to-rear split hydraulic system.
The front wheel brakes utilize a dual piston brake caliper and disc brake
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Inflating your tires
Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properly
inflated. Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressure
without appearing flat.
Every day before you drive, check your tires. If one looks lower than the
others, use a tire ga ...
