Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Exhaust Manifold - Inspection
Special Tool(s)
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Straight Edge 303-D039 (D83L-4201-A) or equivalent |
1. Place a straight edge across the exhaust manifold flanges and check for warping with a feeler gauge.
Bearing -Inspection
1. Inspect bearings for the following defects. Possible causes are shown:
1. Cratering - fatigue failure.
2. Spot polishing - incorrect seating.
3. Imbedded dirt engine oil.
4. Scratching - dirty engine oil.
5. Base exposed - poor lubrication.
6. Both edges worn - journal damaged.
7. One edge worn - journal tapered or bearing not seated.
Spark Plug - Inspection
1. Inspect the spark plug for a bridged gap.
Check for deposit build-up closing the gap between the electrodes.
Deposits are caused
by oil or carbon fouling.
Clean the spark plug.
2. Ch ...
Engine - 3.8L
General Specifications
a - 20-200 seconds to leakdown 3.18 mm (0.125 in) with 225 Newtons (50
pounds) load and tappet filled
with leak-down fluid.
Torque Specifications
a - Refer to th ...
Other materials:
Axle
Special Tool(s)
2-Jaw Puller
205-D072 (D97L-4221-A) or
equivalent
Adapter for 205-S127
205-105 (T76P-4020-A3)
Bearing Preload Tool
205-395 (T93P-4220-A)
Plate, Bearing/Oil Seal
205-090 (T75L-1165-B)
Gauge, ...
Air Cleaner - 3.8L
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube from the throttle body. For
additional information, refer to Air
Cleaner Outlet Pipe-3.8L in this section.
2. Disconnect the connector.
3. Remove the bolt.
4. Remove the air cleaner and d ...
Tire care
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Tire Quality Grades apply to new
pneumatic passenger car tires. The Tire
Quality Grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall between
tread shoulder and maximum section
width. For example:
• Treadw ...
