Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Thermostat - 3.8L
Material
Item | Specification |
Gasket Adhesive TA-6 or equivalent | WSS-M2G408- A |
Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B) (yellow color) | WSS-M97B51- A1 |
Removal and Installation
1. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
2. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the coolant hose connection.
3. Remove the thermostat housing.
- Remove the bolts.
4. Remove the thermostat.
- Clean and inspect the water outlet connection.
- Discard the thermostat gasket, and clean and inspect the mating surface.
5. Clean and inspect the thermostat mating surface at the engine.
6. NOTE: The thermostat is indexed and must be returned to the original location.
NOTE: Coat the new thermostat gasket with gasket adhesive.
NOTE: Make sure the new O-ring gasket is secure around the thermostat.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
7. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
Heater Core Backflushing
Special Tool(s) Flush Kit 164-R3658 or equivalent Drain Kit 164-R3662 or equivalent Material Item Specification Motorcraft Premium Cooling System Flush ...Thermostat - 4.6L(2V)
Material Item Specification Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B) (yellow color) WSS-M97B51- A1 Removal and Installation 1. Drain the engine coola ...Other materials:
Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill
Special Tool(s)
Automatic Transmission Flush
and Fill Machine
211-00018
Automatic Transmission Flush
and Fill Machine
199-00010 or equivalent
Material
Item
Specification
MERCON V Automatic
Transmission Fluid
XT-5-QM
M ...
Engine (Disassembly)
Special Tool(s)
Impact Slide Hammer
100-001 (T50T-100-A)
Remover, Crankshaft Rear Oil
Slinger
303-514 (T95P-6701-AH)
Remover, Crankshaft Rear Oil
Seal
303-519 (T95P-6701-EH)
Remover, Crankshaft Vibration ...
Installation
1. Inspect the rear axle pinion flange seal journal for rust, nicks, and
scratches prior to installing
the flange. Polish the seal journal with fine crocus cloth, if necessary.
2. Lubricate the rear axle pinion flange splines.
Use SAE 75W-140 High Performa ...