Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Supercharger Cooling (Diagnosis and Testing)
Special Tool(s)
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Pressure Test Kit 014-R1072 or equivalent |
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Battery/Antifreeze Tester 014-R1060 or equivalent |
Material
| Item | Specification |
| Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant VC-4-A (in Oregon VC-5, in Canada CXC-10) | ESE-M97B44-A |
| Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A | WSS-M97B51-A1 |
| Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets VC-6 or equivalent | ESE-M99B37-5 except as noted in ES-F65E-19A511- AA |
Supercharger Cooling (Description and Operation)
CAUTION: Some vehicle cooling systems are filled with Motorcraft
Premium Engine
Coolant VC-4-A (in Oregon VC-5, in Canada CXC-10) or equivalent meeting Ford
specification
ESE-M97B44-A (green color). ...
Inspection and Verification
WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap while the engine is
operating or when the
cooling system is hot. Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage
to the cooling
system or engi ...
Other materials:
Component Tests
Ball Joint Inspection
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Prior to performing any inspection of the ball joints, inspect the wheel
bearings.
3. Position a safety stand beneath the front suspension lower arm (3079) to be
tested.
4. While an assistant pul ...
Hydraulic Brake Actuation (Description and Operation)
CAUTION: Blistering or swelling of rubber brake components may indicate
contamination
of the brake fluid by a petroleum based substance. New rubber components must be
installed
in the hydraulic brake system if contaminated and the entire hydraulic ...
Torque Converter Diagnosis
Prior to the installation of a new or remanufactured torque
converter, all diagnostic procedures must be
followed. This is to prevent the unnecessary installation of torque
converters. Only after a complete
diagnostic evaluation can the decision be m ...


