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1998 Mercury Mystique CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Mercury REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Mercury Mystique AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Fixed Orifice Tube (Expansion Valve), Replace -> Continental -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar & Mustang -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort & Tracer -> Focus -> LS -> Sable, Taurus & Mark VIII
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Mystique GS 2.0 L4 GAS
Continental
Do not attempt to remove the fixed orifice tube with orifice removal tool, it is an integral part of the liquid line. When a new fixed orifice tube is required, the line must be cut and a new fixed orifice kit installed.
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
- Remove condenser to evaporator tube.
- Locate evaporator core orifice.
- Cut a 2.5 inch section from condenser to evaporator tube to remove evaporator core orifice.
- Clean tube ends, then install new evaporator core orifice kit.
- Ensure flow dir...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Mercury Mystique AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> Brake Distribution Valve & Switch -> Brake Warning Light Systems -> Combination Valve -> Description -> Failure Warning Switch -> Metering Valve -> Proportioner Or Pressure Control Valve -> Proportioning Valve & Switch -> Testing -> Testing Warning Light Systems
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Mystique LS 2.5 V6 GAS
This system operates on the same principles as conventional front and rear split systems using primary and secondary master cylinders moving simultaneously to exert hydraulic pressure on their respective systems, Fig. .
The hydraulic brake lines on this system, however, have been diagonally split front to rear (left front to right rear and right front to left rear) in place of separate lines to the front and rear wheels.
In the event of a system failure this would cause the remaining good system to do all the braking on one front wheel and the opposite rear wheel, thus maintaining 50%...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Mercury Mystique AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> 1995-00 Contour & Mystique & 1999-02 Cougar
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Mystique GS 2.0 L4 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Mercury Mystique AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Intermediate -> Left -> Right
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Mystique LS 2.5 V6 GAS
Left
- Use an Allen key to stop piston rod from turning.
- Loosen suspension strut nut five turns.
- Loosen wheel hub retaining nut and wheel nuts.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove wheel.
- Remove wheel hub retaining nut.
- On models with automatic transaxle, drain automatic transmission fluid.
- On all models, remove splash shields.
- Detach suspension.
- Disconnect stabilizer link end from suspension strut.
- Disconnect tie-rod end.
- Disconnect lower suspension arm from wheel knuckle.
- Disconnect wiring harness bracket from suspension strut.
- To avoid damage to CV joints and boots, do not bend inner CV ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Mercury Mystique AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Mystique GS 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect engine air intake resonators.
- Remove mass airflow sensor and air cleaner outlet tube assembly from throttle body and air cleaner assembly.
- Disconnect wire harness attachments to alternator assembly, then raise and support vehicle.
- Remove alternator drive belt from alternator pulley, then alternator mounting bracket bolts and alternator bracket.
- Lower veh...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Mercury Mystique AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1998-2000 Contour, Mystique & 1999-2002 Cougar
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Mystique GS 2.0 L4 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Position windshield wipers in the Park position.
- Disconnect and isolate the battery ground cable.
- Lift up the plastic wiper arm retaining nut covers.
- Remove the wiper arm retaining nuts.
- Lift up the wiper arms.
- Remove the wiper arms by moving them from side to side.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the plastic screw covers from the cowl grille retaining screws.
- Remove the cowl grille re...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Mercury Mystique AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Low Oil Level Warning Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Mystique LS 2.5 V6 GAS
This system is used to indicate when the engine oil level is 11/2 quarts or more below the specified level. The lamp should light during engine starting. If the oil level is sufficient, the lamp will go off when the engine is operating. If the ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Mercury Mystique AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Mystique GS 2.0 L4 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from lefthand cylinder head.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from lefthand cylinder head.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator and from vehicle.
- Reverse pro...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Mercury Mystique AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Mystique GS 2.0 L4 GAS
Minor cracks in the V-grooved portion of the drive belt are considered normal and acceptable. If the drive belt has chunks missing from the ribs, the drive belt should be replaced.
Conditions requiring drive belt replacement are rib chunk out, severe glazing, frayed cords, etc. Replace any drive belt exhibiting one of these conditions.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Loosen drive belt tensioner with 13 mm...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Mercury Mystique AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1998 Mercury Mystique cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Front Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1998 Mercury Mystique GS 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 HVAC Blower Motor Components Diagram for 1998 Mercury Mystique GS 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Mercury Mystique AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1998 Mercury Mystique cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1998 Mercury Mystique GS 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1998 Mercury Mystique LS 2.5 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 Mercury Mystique AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1998 Mercury Mystique cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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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 Mercury Mystique GS 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Mystique GS 2.0 L4 GAS |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 Mercury Mystique AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 Mercury Mystique 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 Mercury Mystique 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 Mercury Mystique 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 Mercury Mystique 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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