Ford Mustang Service Manual: Removal

Removal

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

2. Remove the valve covers. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover


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).

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


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

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


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

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

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


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

10. Drain the engine oil.


10. Drain the engine oil.

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


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

12. Remove the crankshaft front oil seal. For additional information, refer


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.

14. Lower the vehicle.


14. Lower the vehicle.

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

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


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

17. Remove the bolts and the belt idler pulleys.


17. Remove the bolts and the belt idler pulleys.

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


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

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

Installation


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