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.

Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal

2. Using the special tool, install the crankshaft oil slinger.

Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal

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:

    Countershaft Bearing
    Special Tool(s) Bearing Replacer 308-061 (T77J-7025-L) Front Bearing Replacer 308-062 (T77J-7025-M) Mainshaft Front Bearing Replacer 308-081 (T82T-7003-DH) Pinion Bearing Cone Remover 205-D002 (D79L-4621 ...

    Installation
    Using special tool 205-024 NOTE: This is the preferred method for installing the pinion bearing cups. If necessary, proceed to Using special tools 205-153, 205-024, 205-231, and 205-D055 in this procedure for an alternate method. 1. Position the special too ...

    Component Tests
    Ball Joint Inspection 1. Raise and support the vehicle. 2. Prior to performing any inspection of the ball joints, inspect the wheel bearings. 3. Position a safety stand beneath the front suspension lower arm (3079) to be tested. 4. While an assistant pul ...