Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section.
5. Remove the radiator sight shield.
6. Remove the manifold and tube assembly-accumulator to compressor, 4.6L. For additional information, refer to Section.
7. Remove the A/C line. For additional information, refer to Section.
8. Install the special tools.
9. Install the special tool.
10. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section.
11. Remove the two engine mount nuts.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Using the special tool, raise the engine.
14. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
15. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.
16. Using the special tool, compress the front coil springs.
17. Position a safety stand.
18. Remove the four bolts.
19. NOTE: Do not completely remove the bolts.
Loosen the bolts.
20. Lower the front sub-frame.
21. Remove the sub-frame brace.
22. Remove the starter wiring harness nuts and position the wiring harness out of the way.
23. NOTE: Be careful when removing the oil pan gasket. It is reusable.
Remove the oil pan and gasket.
- Inspect the oil pan gasket for damage.
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 Materia ...Installation
1. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a p ...Other materials:
Autolamps
WARNING: In severe weather conditions, it may be necessary to
switch your headlamps on manually.
Note: If the vehicle is equipped with autolamps, it will have the
windshield wiper rainlamp feature. When the windshield wipers are
turned to low- or high-speed wi ...
Reverse Clutch
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C)
Compressor, Clutch Spring
307-015 (T65L-77515-A)
Protector, Transmission
Reverse Clutch Outer Fluid
Seal
307-424
Protecto ...
Installation
1. CAUTION: Do not allow grease, oil, brake fluid or other
contaminants to contact the
pad lining material. Do not install contaminated pads.
NOTE: Install all hardware supplied with pad kits.
Install the pads.
1. Install the new pad slippers. ...