Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Timing Drive Components

Special Tool(s)

Holding Tool, Crankshaft 303-448 (T93P-6303-A)
Installation
All vehicles 1. Position the engine front cover gasket on the engine front cover. 2. NOTE: If the engine front cover is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing ...

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. ...

Other materials:

Electronic Leak Detection
Special Tool(s) H10PM Refrigerant Leak Detector With Battery 216-00001 or equivalent CAUTION: Good ventilation is necessary in the area where electronic A/C leak testing is to be carried out. If the surrounding air is contaminated with refri ...

Component Tests
Drive Belt Noise/Flutter Drive belt chirp occurs due to pulley misalignment or excessive pulley runout. It can be the result of a damaged pulley or an incorrectly aligned pulley. To correct, determine the area where the noise comes from. Check each of the p ...

Exhaust System (Diagnosis and Testing)
Symptom Chart Condition Possible Sources Action Noisy or leaking exhaust Broken or loose clamps, hangers or isolators. Punctures in the muffler (5230). Broken, loose or missing exhaust manifold fa ...