Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Oil Pan

Special Tool(s)

Compressor, Coil Spring 204-D001 (D78P-5310-A)
Support Bar, Engine 303-290-A
Lifting Bracket, Engine 303-D087 (D93P-6001-A1)
Lifting Bracket, Engine 303-D088 (D93P-6001-A2)

Material

Item Specification
Metal Surface Cleaner F4ZA-19A536-RA or equivalent WSE-M5B392-A
Silicone Gasket and Sealant F7AZ-19554-EA or equivalent WSE-M4G323- A4
Super Premium SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent WSS-M2C153-H
Oil Level Indicator and Tube
Removal and Installation 1. Remove the oil level indicator. 2. Remove the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Exhaust Manifold LH in this section. 3. Remove the bolt. 4. Rem ...

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. 2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section. 3. Remove the radiator sight shield. 4. Install the special tool. 5. Us ...

Other materials:

Pinpoint Tests
PINPOINT TEST A: THE BRAKES PULL OR DRIFT Test Step Result / Action to Take A1 CHECK THE TIRES YesGO to A2 . No CORRECT as necessary. RETEST for normal operation. NOTE: Check tire pressure with the brakes off. Check tires for u ...

Differential Housing Cover
Removal 1. Raise and support the vehicle. 2. NOTE: Empty the lubricant into a clean container for reuse. Remove the differential housing cover (4033). 1. Remove the 10 bolts and drain the lubricant from the differential housing (4010). 2. Remove the d ...

Bearing Whine
Bearing whine is a high-pitched sound similar to a whistle. It is usually caused by worn/damaged pinion bearings, which are operating at driveshaft speed. Bearing noise occurs at all driving speeds. This distinguishes it from gear whine which usually comes ...