Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Engine (Diagnosis and Testing)
Special Tool(s)
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Commercially Available Leakdown Tester |
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Quick Disconnect Compression Tester 134-R0212 or equivalent |
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Dial Indicator Gauge Adapter 303-007 (TOOL-6565-AB) or equivalent |
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Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent |
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Engine Cylinder Leak Detection/Air Pressurization Kit 014-00708 or equivalent |
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Oil Pressure Gauge 303-088 (T73L-6600-A) |
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UV Leak Detector Kit 164-R0756 or equivalent |
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Vacuum/Pressure Tester 164-R0253 or equivalent |
Material

Engine System - General Information
General Specifications
Engine
NOTE: This section contains information, steps and procedures that may
not be specific to your
engine.
This section covers general procedures and diagnosis and testin ...
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer concern by operating the engine to duplicate the
condition.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical damage. Refer to the
following chart.
Visual Inspection Ch ...
Other materials:
In California (U.S. Only)
California Civil Code Section 1793.2(d) requires that, if a manufacturer
or its representative is unable to repair a motor vehicle to conform to the
vehicle’s applicable express warranty after a reasonable number of
attempts, the manufacturer shall be requir ...
Handle - Interior Door
Removal
1. Remove the door trim panel (23942). For additional information,
refer to Section.
2. Remove the rivet.
3. Remove the cable clip.
4. Release the cable housing from the interior handle.
5. Release the actuating cable from the interior ha ...
Valve Seals
Special Tool(s)
Valve Spring Compressor
303-452 (T93P-6565-AR)
Valve Stem Seal Replacer
303-383 (T91P-6571-A)
Compressor, Valve Spring
(Exhaust)
303-567 (T97P- 6565-AH)
Material
Item
Specification
Supe ...








