Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Engine (Installation)
Special Tool(s)
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Heavy Duty Floor Crane 014-00071 or equivalent |
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Spreader Bar 303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) or equivalent |
Material
| Item | Specification |
| SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent | WSS-M2C153- H |
Installation
All vehicles
1. Install the separator plate and the flywheel.

2. Using the special tools, position the engine in the vehicle.

3. Remove the special tools.
4. Raise and support the vehicle.
5. Install the LH engine mount nut.

6. Install the RH engine mount nut.

Vehicles equipped with manual transmission
7. Install the transmission.
8. Install the transmission oil filler tube.

Vehicles equipped with automatic transmission
9. Install the five bellhousing upper bolts.

10. Install the bolts.

11. Install the four torque converter nuts.

All vehicles
12. Install the access cover.

13. Install the oil pan drain plug.

14. Install the bracket.

15. Connect the engine ground strap.

16. Install the bracket.

17. Install the bracket.

18. Install the dual converter Y-pipe.
19. Install the starter motor.
20. Lower the vehicle.
21. Connect the evaporative emissions (EVAP) return tube.

22. Connect the connector and vacuum tube.

23. Position the wiring harness.

24. Connect the following connectors:
- 42-pin electrical connector
- 16-pin electrical connector
- 8-pin electrical connector
- A/C pressure switch

25. Connect the heater hoses.

26. Connect the fuel supply tube spring lock coupling.
27. Connect the A/C compressor electrical connector.

28. Connect the A/C manifold and tube.
29. Install the air cleaner outlet tube.
30. Install the accelerator cable bracket.

31. Connect the accelerator cable.

32. Install the radiator coolant recovery reservoir.

33. Connect the upper radiator hose.

34. Connect the lower radiator hose.

35. Connect the power steering pump.
- Connect the power steering return hose.
- Position the clamp.
- Connect the power steering pressure tube.

36. Connect the generator electrical connections.

37. Connect the vacuum hose.

38. Install the hood.

39. Connect the hood ground strap.

40. Connect the battery negative cable.
41. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
42. Fill the engine cooling system.
43. Recharge the A/C refrigerant system.
44. Fill and bleed the power steering system.
Engine (Assembly)
Special Tool(s)
Slide Hammer
307-005 (T59L-100-B)
Remover Adapter, Vibration
Damper
303-176 (T82L-6316-B)
Installer, Crankshaft Front Seal
303-474 (T94P-6701 ...
Engine - 4.6L (2V)
General Specifications
a - With installation of a new filter.
b - Distance front edge of bearing is installed below front face of cylinder
block.
c - Time necessary for plunger to leak down 1 ...
Other materials:
Removal
1. Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing. For
additional information, refer
to Differential Case in this section.
2. CAUTION: Record the torque necessary to maintain rotation of the drive
pinion gear
through several revolutions prio ...
Pinpoint Tests - Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS)
Special Tool(s)
73III Automotive Meter
105-R0057 or equivalent
Diagnostic Tool, Restraint
System
418-F088 (105-R0012)
Worldwide Diagnostic System
(WDS)
418-F224,
New Generation STAR (NGS)
Tester
418-F052, or e ...
Installation
1. Position the wiring harness:
Install the wiring harness retainer onto the LH valve cover stud bolt.
Install the wiring harness retainer into the power steering reservoir.
2. Connect the ECT sensor electrical connector.
3. Connect the CMP senso ...


