Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Installation
All vehicles
1. Using the special tools, install the crankshaft rear oil seal.
- Lubricate the oil seal using clean engine oil.
2. Using the special tool, install the crankshaft oil slinger.
Manual transmission vehicles
3. Install the flywheel. For additional information, refer to Flywheel in this section.
Automatic transmission vehicles
4. Install the flexplate. For additional information, refer to Flexplate in this section.
Removal
Automatic transmission vehicles
1. Remove the flexplate. For additional information, refer to Flexplate in
this section.
Manual transmission vehicles
2. Remove the flywheel. For additional informatio ...
Engine Mount
Special Tool(s)
Support Bracket, Engine
303-639
3-Bar Engine Support Kit
303-F072
Alignment Tool, Subframe
502-004
...
Other materials:
Child seat positioning
WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat.
Never place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag.
If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the
vehicle seat upon which the child seat is installed all th ...
Connecting Rod - Bearing Journal Clearance
Special Tool(s)
Plastigage
303-D031 (D81L-6002-B) or
equivalent
NOTE: The crankshaft connecting rod journals must be within
specifications to check the connecting
rod bearing journal clearance.
1. Remove the connecting rod bearing cap.
2. ...
Hinge Adjustment
NOTE: The door should be adjusted for even and parallel fit with the
body opening and surrounding
panels as well as making sure that the anti-chuck pin is not binding on
convertible models.
1. Remove the A-pillar lower trim panel.
2. Position the ...
