Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Starting System
General Specifications

Torque Specifications

- Starting System (Description and Operation)
- Starting System (Diagnosis and Testing)
- Starter Drive and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection
- Relay Switch
- Starter Motor - 3.8L
- Starter Motor - 4.6L
Supercharger Belt Idler Pulley
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the supercharger drive belt cover.
2. Rotate the supercharger belt tensioner clockwise and remove the
supercharger belt.
3. Remove the bolt and the supercharger ...
Starting System (Description and Operation)
Starter Motor
The starter motor is a 12-volt unit that has the starter solenoid mounted on
the drive end housing and
functions as follows:
The current flows through the solenoid energizing coil unt ...
Other materials:
Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) Actuator - 3.8L
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information,
refer to Section.
2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to
Section.
3. Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional informat ...
Cylinder Head
Special Tool(s)
Compressor, Valve Spring
303-163 (T81P-6513-A)
Material
Item
Specification
SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent
WSS-M2C153-
H
Disassembly and Assembly
CAUTION: If the com ...
Installation
1. CAUTION: The timing chain procedures must be followed exactly or
damage to the
valve and pistons will result.
Compress the tensioner plunger, using an edge of a vise.
2. While holding the ratchet mechanism, push the ratchet arm back into the
tensioner ...
