Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Dowels - Flywheel
Removal
1. NOTE: Take care not to damage the flywheel dowel holes or the surface areas around the flywheel dowel during removal.
Remove the flywheel dowels by using a drift pin where the flywheel dowel is installed in an open hole and a pair of locking pliers where the flywheel dowel is installed in a blind hole.

Installation
1. NOTE: Care should be taken to drive the flywheel dowel squarely into place until it is fully seated and to not damage the surrounding surface areas.
Install all flywheel dowels by driving them into place using a brass or plastic mallet.
Flywheel Runout Check
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator/Magnetic Base
100-D002 (D78P-4201-B) or
equivalent
1. Mount the special tool so that the indicator contact point rides on the
clutch disc contact surf ...
Dowels - Flywheel Housing to Block
Removal
1. NOTE: Take care not to damage the flywheel housing to block dowel
holes or the surface areas
around the flywheel housing to block dowel hole during removal.
Remove the two flywheel ho ...
Other materials:
Rear Drive Axle and Differential
The differential housing (4010) consists of a cast aluminum housing and
a cast aluminum
differential housing cover (4033). The differential housing cover uses
silicone sealant as a
gasket.
The hypoid-design gearset consists of a 8.8-inch ...
Installation
1. NOTE: If the oil pan is not secured within four minutes, the
sealant must be removed and the
sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is
no sign of wetness,
or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this ...
Pinpoint Tests
CAUTION: Before removing and installing the GEM or its connectors,
disconnect the
battery. Failure to follow this caution will result in the GEM storing many
erroneous DTCs and it
may exhibit erratic operation after installation.
CAUTION: Be careful when pr ...
