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

Mechanical

  • Engine coolant leaks
  • Engine oil leaks
  • Fuel leaks
  • Damaged or severely worn parts
  • Loose mounting bolts, studs and nuts

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:

    Disassembly
    Main Control Valve Body - Disassembled View   1. Remove the torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid and the shift solenoid. 1. Remove the bolt. 2. Remove the shift solenoid. 3. Remove the TCC solenoid. 2. Remove the two reinforcement plate ...

    Engine (Installation)
    Special Tool(s) Spreader Bar 303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) Support Bracket, Engine 303-639 Lifting Bracket, Engine 303-D087 (D93P-6001-A1) Lifting Bracket, Engine 303-D088 (D93P-6001-A2) Lifting Brac ...

    Output Shaft
    Special Tool(s) Remover, Drive Pinion Bearing Cone 205-D002 (D79L-4621-A) or equivalent Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing Cone 205-011 (T57L-4621-B) ...