Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Muffler - 4.6L (4V)
Removal and Installation
1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.
Remove the dual converter assembly nuts.
3. Remove the RH exhaust hanger insulator (5260).
4. Remove the LH exhaust hanger insulator (5260).
5. Remove the RH intermediate exhaust pipe hanger insulator.
6. Remove the LH exhaust pipe hanger insulator.
7. Remove the RH exhaust pipe hanger insulator.
8. Remove the LH exhaust pipe hanger insulator.
9. Remove the RH and LH mufflers.
10. CAUTION: Do not use oil or grease-based lubricants on the insulators as they deteriorate the rubber.
NOTE: A soap-and-water solution will ease installation of the exhaust hanger insulators.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Muffler - 4.6L (2V)
Removal and Installation
1. Use a jack to support and lower the rear axle.
2. Remove the upper arm-to-differential bolt.
3. Remove the nut and bolt, and disconnect the rear shock absorbers (18124) ...
Dual Converter Y-Pipe - 3.8L
Removal
NOTE: The RH and LH catalytic converters are serviceable separately.
1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. CAUTION: When repairing the exhaust sys ...
Other materials:
Removal
1. Remove the nuts and position the radio ignition interference capacitors
aside.
2. Remove the valve covers. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover
RH and Valve Cover
LH in this section.
3. Remove the cooling fan.
4. Remove the accessory drive ...
Engine (Installation)
Special Tool(s)
Heavy Duty Floor Crane
014-00071 or equivalent
Spreader Bar
303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) or
equivalent
Material
Item
Specification
SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent ...
Torque Converter End Play Check
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or
equivalent
End Play Gauge, Torque
Converter
307-071 (T80L-7902-A) or
equivalent
1. Install the special tool into the torque converter pump ...