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1990 Ford Mustang CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
A/C & Cooling System Maintenance -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1990-2002 Ford Mustang
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Mustang LX 2.3 L4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
DRUM BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> General Information -> GENERAL INSPECTION -> ADJUSTER MECHANISM -> BACKING PLATE -> BRAKE DRUMS -> BRAKE LININGS & SPRINGS -> PARKING BRAKE CABLE
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 GAS
BRAKE DRUMS
Any time the brake drums are removed for brake service, the braking surface diameter should be checked with a suitable brake drum micrometer at several points to determine if they are within the safe oversize limit stamped on the brake drum outer surface. If the braking surface diameter exceeds specifications, the drum must be replaced. If the braking surface diameter is within specifications, drums should be cleaned and inspected for cracks, scores, deep grooves, taper, out of round and heat spotting. If drums are cracked or heat spotted, they must be replaced. Mi...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1980-98 Mustang & 1980-86 Capri -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 V8 GAS
Normal Service
Ser...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 GAS
- To maintain balance, mark relationship of rear driveshaft yoke and drive pinion flange of axle if alignment marks are not visible.
- Disconnect rear U-joint from companion flange, Fig. . Wrap tape around loose bearing caps to prevent them from falling off spider.
- Pull driveshaft tow...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Disconnect starter cable from motor.
- Remove starter motor mounting bolts, then starte...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 GAS
The low coolant warning lamp should light whenever the coolant level in the coolant recovery bottle is 1/4 to 3/4 inch or more below the cold full mark. Raise coolant level in recovery bottle to the cold full mark to turn lamp off.
On models equipped with GEM module and low coolant level warning system, t...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 V8 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to heater core inlet tube.
- Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to throttle body.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 V8 GAS
- Lift or rotate automatic tensioner.
- Remove old belt.
- I...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1990 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Floor Pan Diagram for 1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
Center Of I/P Diagram for 1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1990 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1990 Ford Mustang LX 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1990 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1990 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: MERCON ATF IS BEING REPLACED BY MERCON V AS A SERVICE FLUID FOR SOME MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Vehicle: 1990 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: WHINING / BUZZING NOISE COMES THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT OR TWO-WAY RADIO SPEAKER Vehicle: 1990 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1990 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1990 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1990 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1990 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1990 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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