Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Engine Front Cover

Material

Item Specification
Metal Surface Cleaner F4AZ-19A536-RA or equivalent WSE-M5B392- A
Silicone Gasket and Sealant F7AZ-19554-EA or equivalent WSE-M4G323- A4
SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil XO-5W30-QSP or equivalent WSS-M2C153- G
Removal
All vehicles 1. Remove the air intake scoop bracket. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Remove the RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover RH in this section. ...

Other materials:

Removal
1. CAUTION: The vehicle must be on level ground and at curb height. Mark the rear shock absorbers relative to their protective sleeve. During installation, raise the suspension to this reference mark before tightening the suspension component fasteners. ...

Wheel Hub or Axle Flange Face Runout
NOTE: If the axle shaft assembly is removed, check runout of the shaft itself. The forged (unmachined) part of the shaft is allowed to have as much as 3.0 mm (0.120 inch) runout. This alone will not cause a vibration condition. 1. Position the special tool ...

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 plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant. ...