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:

Symptom Chart
Condition Possible Sources Action Hard Steering or Lack of Assist Seized lower steering column shaft U-joints. Damaged, fractured steering column bearing(s). Power steering pump. Suspension components. ...

Disassembly
1. NOTE: Mark the position of each gear shifter fork (7230). Place the gear shift plates (7N232) and the gear selector interlock sleeve (7K201) in the neutral position to center the gear shift plates and the selector body (7302). 2. Rotate the main shif ...

Bearings - Inspection
NOTE: If any of the following conditions exist, install a new bearing. 1. Inspect the bearing for a bent cage. 2. Inspect bearings for galling (metal smears on roller ends). Galling is caused by overheating, poor lubrication or an overload situatio ...