Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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 Chart
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3. If the inspection reveals obvious concerns that can be readily identified, repair as necessary.
4. If the concerns remain after the inspection, determine the symptoms. GO to Symptom Chart .
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) ...
Symptom Chart
Condition
Possible Sources
Action
Difficult
starting
Damaged ignition
system.
Damaged fuel
system.
Damaged starting
system.
Damaged charging
...
Other materials:
Piston Inspection
Special Tool(s)
Scraper, Piston Ring Groove
303-D033 (D81L-6002-D) or
equivalent
CAUTION: Do not use a caustic cleaning solution or a wire brush to
clean the pistons or
damage can occur.
1. Clean and inspect the (1) ring lands, (2) skirts, ...
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve
Removal and Installation
NOTE: The 4.6L, 2V is shown. The 3.8L is similar.
1. Disconnect the vacuum hose.
2. Disconnect the EGR tube from the EGR valve.
3. Remove the two bolts, the EGR valve and the gasket.
4. NOTE: Install a new gasket.
To install, ...
General Information
INTRODUCTION
In the past, when cars were simpler, diagrams were simpler. All components
were connected by wires, and
diagrams seldom exceeded 4 pages in length. Today, some wiring diagrams require
more than 16 pages. It
would be impractical to expect a servi ...
