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:
Radiator
Removal and Installation
1. Drain the coolant. For additional information, refer to Supercharger
Cooling System Draining,
Filling and Bleeding in this section.
2. NOTE: RH is shown LH is similar.
Disconnect the two coolant hoses.
3. Remove the bolts an ...
Supercharger Belt
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the supercharger drive belt cover.
2. Rotate the supercharger belt tensioner clockwise and remove the
supercharger belt.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure. ...
Symptom Chart
Condition
Possible Sources
Action
Hard Steering or
Lack of Assist
Seized lower steering
column shaft U-joints.
Damaged, fractured
steering column
bearing(s).
Power steering pump.
Suspension
components.
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