2014 Mustang Contents/Index
GROUP 03: Engine

SECTION 303-00:
Engine System — General Information

SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Engine

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

Engine

Inspection and Verification — Engine Performance

Inspection and Verification — Engine NVH

Symptom Chart — Engine Performance

Symptom Chart — Engine NVH

Pinpoint Tests

Pinpoint Test A: Low Oil Pressure

Component Tests

Engine Oil Leaks

Compression Test — Compression Gauge Check

Cylinder Leakage Detection

Excessive Engine Oil Consumption

Intake Manifold Vacuum Test

Oil Pressure Test

Valve Train Analysis — 3.7L Engines

Valve Train Analysis — 5.0L and 5.8L (4V) Engines

GENERAL PROCEDURES

Bearing Inspection

Camshaft Bearing Journal Diameter

Camshaft End Play — OHC Engines

Camshaft Journal to Bearing Clearance — OHC Engines

Camshaft Lobe Lift

Camshaft Runout

Camshaft Surface Inspection

Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Taper and Out-of-Round

Connecting Rod Bearing Journal-to-Bearing Clearance

Connecting Rod Bend

Connecting Rod Bushing Diameter

Connecting Rod Cleaning

Connecting Rod Large End Bore

Connecting Rod to Crankshaft Side Clearance

Connecting Rod Twist

Core Plug Replacement

Crankshaft End Play

Crankshaft Main Bearing Journal Diameter

Crankshaft Main Bearing Journal Taper and Out-of-Round

Crankshaft Main Bearing Journal-to-Bearing Clearance

Cylinder Block Distortion

Cylinder Bore Cleaning

Cylinder Bore Out-of-Round

Cylinder Bore Taper

Cylinder Head Distortion

Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection

Flexplate Inspection

Flywheel Inspection — 3.7L

Flywheel Inspection — 5.0L and 5.8L

Hydraulic Lash Adjuster Inspection

Piston Diameter

Piston Inspection

Piston Pin Bore Diameter

Piston Pin Diameter

Piston Ring End Gap

Piston Ring-to-Groove Clearance

Piston Selection

Piston To Cylinder Bore Clearance

Powertrain/Drivetrain Mount Neutralizing

Roller Follower Inspection

Spark Plug Inspection

Sprockets

Valve Guide Inner Diameter

Valve Inspection

Valve Seat Inspection

Valve and Seat Refacing Measurements

Valve Seat Runout

Valve Seat Width

Valve Spring Free Length

Valve Spring Installed Length

Valve Spring Squareness

Valve Spring Strength

Valve Stem Diameter

Valve Stem to Valve Guide Clearance