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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    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:

    Motor - Window Regulator
    Removal 1. Remove the door trim panel. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Remove the screws and the speaker. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector. 4. Remove the screws and the window regulator motor. Installation 1. To install, ...

    2-3 Accumulator
    Removal 1. Remove the main control valve body. For additional information, refer to Main Control Valve Body in this section. 2. Remove the 2-3 accumulator piston retainer. 3. Remove the accumulator piston and spring. Installation 1. Install the 2-3 accum ...

    Steering System Symptom Definitions
    Drift/Pull Pull is a tugging sensation, felt by the hands on the steering wheel, that must be overcome to keep the vehicle going straight. Drift describes what a vehicle with this condition does with hands off the steering wheel. A vehicle-related drift/p ...