Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal

1. Remove the nuts and position the radio ignition interference capacitors aside.

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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 belt. For additional information, refer to Section.

5. Remove bolts (1) and the water pump pulley (2).

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6. Remove the nut and position the A/C muffler aside.

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7. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.

8. Remove the bolts and position the power steering pump aside.

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9. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.

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10. Drain the engine oil.

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11. Remove the two support nuts and position the battery cable aside.

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12. Remove the crankshaft front oil seal. For additional information, refer to Crankshaft Front Oil Seal in this section.

13. Remove the front oil pan bolts.

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14. Lower the vehicle.

15. Remove the bolts and position the power steering reservoir aside.

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16. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.

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17. Remove the bolts and the belt idler pulleys.

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18. Remove the engine front cover bolts and the studs.

  • Discard the gaskets. Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.

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    Engine Front Cover
    Material Item Specification 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 ...

    Installation
    1. Apply silicone gasket and sealant in the locations shown. 2. Install the engine front cover.   3. Install the belt idler pulleys and the bolts. 4. Connect the CMP sensor electrical conn ...

    Other materials:

    Automatic climate control
    Note: To use the touchscreen controls, see the Touchscreen climate controls in the Navigation System chapter. A. CLIMATE: Control the system through the touchscreen display. See Touchscreen functions later in this section. B. Rear defrost: Turns the heated ...

    Chuckle
    Chuckle that occurs on the coast driving phase is usually caused by excessive clearance between the differential gear hub and the differential case bore. Damage to a gear tooth on the coast side can cause a noise identical to a chuckle. A very small tooth n ...

    Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder - Non-Functional
    Removal and Installation 1. NOTE: Make sure the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) and wait at least one minute to allow the depletion of the restraint system backup power supply. 2. WARNING: To avo ...