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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 -> Heater Core, Replace -> 1996 -> 1997 -> Aspire -> Continental & Mark VIII -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar & Thunderbird -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort & Tracer -> Mustang -> Probe -> Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Mustang Cobra 4.6 V8 GAS
Contour & Mystique
- Remove front ashtray by pulling outward from console panel.
- Remove transaxle control selector knob, then pry transaxle control lever plate away from console panel.
- Remove front console panel to instrument panel screws, then, through ashtray opening, the console panel to instrument panel screws.
- Open console glove compartment screws, then remove console panel to front door pan screws.
- Raise control panel and ease parking brake handle boot over parking brake release handle.
- Disconnect cigar lighter knob and element wir...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> System Priming -> Wheel Bleeding Sequence
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 GAS
Pressure bleeding is recommended for all hydraulic brake systems. Ensure all dirt and contaminants are removed from master cylinder area prior to removing reservoir cap.
To prevent air from the pressure tank getting into the lines, do not shake the tank while air is being added to the tank or after it has been pressurized. Set the tank in the required location, bring the air hose to the tank, and do not move it during the bleeding operation. The tank should be kept at least one-third full.
On vehicles equipped with disc brakes and master cylinders without proportioners or press...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1980-98 Mustang & 1980-86 Capri -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Mustang Cobra 4.6 V8 GAS
Normal Service
Ser...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 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 3.8 V6 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 -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 GAS
This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the Air B...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Mustang Cobra 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+.
LH & RH Cowl Panels Diagram for 1997 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
Behind I/P Diagram for 1997 Ford Mustang Cobra 4.6 V8 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 GT 4.6 V8 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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