Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Installation
All vehicles
1. NOTE: If the valve cover is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can result in future oil leakage.
Apply silicone gasket and sealant to areas shown.
2. Install the LH valve cover and loosely install the bolts.
3. Tighten the LH valve cover bolts in the sequence shown.
4. Connect the wiring harness anchor to the valve cover stud bolt.
5. Connect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve hose and electrical connector.
6. Position the oil level indicator tube and install the bolt.
7. Install the LH ignition coils.
8. Connect the ignition coil electrical connectors.
9. Install the LH ignition coil cover and the bolts.
Manual transmission vehicles
10. Install the clutch release cable and install the two screws.
11. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.
12. Connect the clutch release cable to the clutch release fork.
13. Install the dust shield and the screw.
14. Lower the vehicle.
All vehicles
15. Install the Hydro-Boost brake booster. For additional information, refer to Section.
16. Install the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to Section.
Removal
All vehicles 1. Remove the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Remove the Hydro-Boost brake booster. For additional information, refer to Section.. 3. Raise and suppo ...Other materials:
Engine
WARNING: Do not operate the engine with the hood open until the fan
blade has been first
examined for possible cracks and separation.
The 4.6L (4V) (281 CID) is a V-8 engine with the following features:
dual overhead camshafts
four valves per cylinder
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Crankshaft Runout
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or
equivalent
1. NOTE: Crankshaft main bearing journals must be within
specifications before checking runout.
Use the Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixtur ...
Speed Control (Diagnosis and Testing)
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 31 , Speed Control for schematic and connector
information.
Special Tool(s)
Worldwide Diagnostic System
(WDS)
418-F224,
New Generation STAR (NGS)
Tester
418-F052, or equivalent
diagnostic tool
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