Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Engine (Diagnosis and Testing)

Special Tool(s)

Commercially Available Leakdown Tester
Quick Disconnect Compression Tester 134-R0212 or equivalent
Dial Indicator Gauge Adapter 303-007 (TOOL-6565-AB) or equivalent
Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent
Engine Cylinder Leak Detection/Air Pressurization Kit 014-00708 or equivalent
Oil Pressure Gauge 303-088 (T73L-6600-A)
UV Leak Detector Kit 164-R0756 or equivalent
Vacuum/Pressure Tester 164-R0253 or equivalent

Material

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 ...

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Key Programming - Enable/Disable Spare Key Programming
Special Tool(s) Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS) 418-F224, New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester 418-F052, or equivalent diagnostic tool NOTE: The spare key programming switch is a diagnostic tool programmable switch that provides the ca ...

Crankshaft End Play
Special Tool(s) Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent 1. Measure the crankshaft end play. Use a Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture to measure crankshaft end play. 2. Position the crankshaft t ...

Removal
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. ...