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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Drive Belt Data -> Domestic Passenger Cars -> 1998-2000
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> Precautions -> System Depressurizing
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Mustang Cobra 4.6 V8 GAS

System Depressurizing

On models equipped with anti-lock brakes, hydraulic system must be depressurized prior to di...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1980-98 Mustang & 1980-86 Capri -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS

Normal Service

Ser...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 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 1998 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 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 1998 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 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 1998 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Mustang Cobra 4.6 V8 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp from thermostat housing.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from thermostat housing.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator and from vehicle.
  • Reverse ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Mustang GT 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 1998 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1998 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Coupe Body Diagram for 1998 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 GASCoupe Body Diagram for 1998 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Trunk Lid Release Solenoid
  • Seat Belt Switch
  • Park Brake Switch
  • Right Courtesy Lamp Switch
  • Left Courtesy Lamp Switch
  • 4.6L DOHC Engine Diagram for 1998 Ford Mustang Cobra 4.6 V8 GAS4.6L DOHC Engine Diagram for 1998 Ford Mustang Cobra 4.6 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Right Knock Sensor
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Washer Pump Motor
  • EGR Vacuum Regulator Solenoid
  • Left Front Brake Sensor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1998 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1998 Ford Mustang Cobra 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1998 Ford Mustang Cobra 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Clockspring Assembly
  • Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor
  • Drivers Air Bag
  • Passengers Air Bag
  • 1998 Ford Mustang  3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1998 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Radio
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1998 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: 1998 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
  • Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION
    Vehicle: 1998 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 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 1998 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 1998 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 1998 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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