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1997 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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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Accumulator/Drier, Replace -> 1996 -> 1997 -> Aspire -> Continental, Cougar, Mark VIII, Mustang, Sable, Taurus & Thunderbird -> Contour & Mystique -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort & Tracer -> Probe
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS
Aspire
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under , then remove battery.
- Remove radiator coolant recovery reservoir.
- Disconnect A/C pressure cutoff switch electrical connector.
- Disconnect jumper line and liquid line from suction accumulator/drier. Discard O-rings.
- Remove two clamp screws and remove suction accumulator/drier.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Use new O-rings lubricated with refrigerant oil.
- Torque suction accumulator/drier inlet fitting and liquid line at suction accumulator/drier ou...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> Inspection
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS
Remove wheels and inspect brake disc, calipers and linings. Inspect and repack wheel bearings if necessary.
If the caliper is cracked or fluid leakage through the casting is evident, it must be replaced as a unit.
If caliper was removed when installing new parts, clean all parts in alcohol, then wipe dry using lint-free cloths. Using an air hose, blow out drilled passages and bores. Inspect dust boots for punctures or tears. If punctures or tears are evident, install new boots during assembly.
Inspect piston bores in both housings for scoring or pitting. Bores showing light scratches or...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> 1987-06 Mustang
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 GAS
Refer to Fig...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS
- To maintain balance, mark relationship of rear driveshaft yoke and drive pinion flange of axle if factory alignment marks are not visible.
- Disconnect rear U-joint from companion flange.
- Wrap tape around loose bearing caps to prevent them from falling off spider.
- Pull driveshaft toward rear of car until slip yoke clears transmission extension housing and seal.
- Install suitable plug into extension housing to prevent...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove accessory drive belt from alternator pulley.
- Disconnect wire harness attachments to alternator and voltage regulator assembly.
- Remove mounting bracket top of ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Mustang Cobra 4.6 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 1997 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 GAS
- Disconnect transmission cooler lines using quick disconnect tool No. T82L-9500-AH, or equivalent.
- Drain cooling system, then disconnect hoses from radia...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Mustang Cobra 4.6 V8 GAS
- Insert a suitable square drive tool into square hole in tensioner arm, then rotate tensioner...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Fuel Filter Diagram for 1997 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1997 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS Vehicle: 1997 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION Vehicle: 1997 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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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