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

Special Tool(s)

Compressor, Coil Spring 204-D001 (D78P-5310-A)

Lifting Bracket, Engine 303-D088 (D93P-6001-A2)
3-Bar Engine Support Kit 303-F072

Material

Item Specification
Metal Surface Cleaner F4AZ-19A536-RA or equivalent WSE-M5B392-A
Silicone Gasket and Sealant F7AZ-19554-EA or equivalent WSE-M4G323- A4
Super Premium SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent WSS-M2C153-H
Oil Level Indicator and Tube
Removal 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. Remove the oil level ...

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Remove the transmission. 3. Remove the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to Section. 4. R ...

Other materials:

Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) Actuator - 3.8L
Removal and Installation 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section. 3. Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional informat ...

Inspection and Verification
Certain axle noise or vibration symptoms are also common to the engine, transmission, wheel bearings, tires, and other parts of the vehicle. For this reason, be sure that the cause of the trouble is in the axle before disassembling, adjusting or repairing th ...

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 ...