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:

    Forward Clutch Cylinder
    Special Tool(s) Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent Compressor, Clutch Spring 307-096 (T81P-70235-A) Protector, Transmission Forward Clutch Outer Fluid Seal 307-423 M ...

    Safety Belt Maintenance
    WARNING: All safety belt assemblies include retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle support assemblies (slide bar, if so equipped), shoulder belt height adjuster (if equipped), child safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped) and attaching hardw ...

    Extension Housing Seal and Gasket
    Special Tool(s) Slide Hammer 100-001 (T50T-100-A) Installer, Transmission Extension Housing Fluid Seal 308-002 (T61L-7657-A) Remover, Transmission Fluid Seal 307-048 (T74P-77248-A) Removal 1. Drain the transmiss ...