Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal
CAUTION: Since the engine is not free-wheeling, if the crankshaft or the camshafts are moved in any manner during removal and installation, the crankshaft and the camshafts must be re-synchronized.
1. Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Front Cover in this section.
2. Remove the crankshaft sensor ring from the crankshaft.

3. CAUTION: Unless otherwise instructed, at no time when the timing chains are removed and the cylinder heads are installed is the crankshaft or the camshaft to be rotated. Severe piston and valve damage will occur.
Using the special tool, position the crankshaft as shown.

4. CAUTION: The camshaft timing marks must be correctly lined up or damage to the valves and pistons can occur.
NOTE: The copper links on the timing chain may not line up with the timing marks on the sprockets.
Make sure the timing marks on the camshaft sprockets are correctly positioned. If necessary, turn the crankshaft one full turn clockwise to correctly position the sprockets.

5. NOTE: LH shown; RH similar.
Remove the two bolts, the timing chain tensioner and tensioner arm.

6. CAUTION: Unless otherwise instructed, at no time when the timing chains are removed and the cylinder heads are installed is the crankshaft or the camshaft to be rotated. Severe piston and valve damage will occur.
Remove the LH and RH timing chains and the crankshaft sprocket.
Remove the special tool from the crankshaft.
- Remove the RH timing chain from camshaft sprocket.
- Remove the RH timing chain from the crankshaft sprocket.
- Remove the LH timing chain from the camshaft sprocket.
- Remove the LH timing chain and the crankshaft sprocket.

7. CAUTION: The bolts are different lengths and must be returned to their original location.
NOTE: RH shown; LH similar.
Remove the bolts and the timing chain guides.

 Timing Drive Components
Timing Drive Components
   Special Tool(s)
	
		
		
		Holding Tool, Crankshaft
		303-448 (T93P-6303-A)
	
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    Installation
Installation
   1. CAUTION: Timing chain procedures must be followed exactly or damage 
to the
pistons or valves will result.
Compress the tensioner plunger, using a soft-jawed vise.
2. Install a retaining clip on ...
   Other materials:
Sensor Indicator - Rear
   	Special Tool(s)
	
		
		Pinion Bearing Cone Remover
		205-D002 (D79P-4621A)
	
	
		
		Axle Bearing/Seal Plate
		205-090 (T75L-1165-B)
	
	
		
		Sensing Ring Replacer
		206-041 (T89P-20202-A)
	
Removal
1. Remove the rear axle shaft bearing.
2. Using the special  ...
   	
Keyless Entry/Computer Operated Locks
   	Programming -Keyless Entry Remote Transmitter
		NOTE: All keyless entry remote transmitters (15K601) must be 
		programmed at the same time.
		NOTE: All previous transmitter identification codes (TIC's) will be 
		erased when programming mode is
		entered.
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Disassembly
   	Initial disassembly
1. Remove the differential housing cover (4033) and drain the lubricant into 
a suitable container.
2. Wipe the lubricant from the internal working parts and inspect the parts for 
wear and damage.
3. Using the special tool, measure and n ...
   	
