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:
Removal
1. Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing. For
additional information, refer
to Differential Case in this section.
2. CAUTION: Record the torque necessary to maintain rotation of the drive
pinion gear
through several revolutions prio ...
Disc Check
Special Tool(s)
Brake/Automobile Brake Drum
System with Vacuum
164-R3622 or equivalent
Dial Indicator/Magnetic Base
100-D002 (D78P-4201-B) or
equivalent
WARNING: Dust and dirt present on wheel brake and clutch assemblies may
...
Torque Converter End Play Check
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or
equivalent
End Play Gauge, Torque
Converter
307-071 (T80L-7902-A) or
equivalent
1. Install the special tool into the torque converter pump ...
