Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Engine - Mach I 4.6L (4V)
General Specifications

Engine Specifications




a - Newly Installed-Refers to the condition of the "NEW" drive belt before the engine has made no more than one rotation and before the belt has had a chance to stretch or seat into the pulley grooves.
c - P=Primary, S=Secondary, E=Exhaust.
d - Time necessary for plunger to leak down 1.6 mm of travel with 222 N force and leak down fluid in tappet.
e - Distance front edge of bearing is installed below front face of cylinder block.
f - 0.050 Undersize-add 0.025 to standard thickness.
g - Pin bore and crank bearing bore must be parallel and in same vertical plane within the specified total difference when measured at the ends of a 203 mm bar, 101.5 mm on each side of rod centerline.
h - Cylinder Bore Diameter
Red-90.200-90.213
Blue-90.213-90.226
Yellow-90.226-90.239
i - Measured at 42 mm from piston dome, at 90 degrees to the piston pin.
j - Piston pin outer diameter is larger than piston pin bore, providing a possible interference fit.
k -Specification in 90.200 mm diameter gauge.
l -With installation of a new filter.
Drive Belt Tension

a - "Fixed" refers to systems with manually-adjusted centers which are bolted in place and considered fixed.
Torque Specifications


a - Refer to the procedure.
- Engine
- Intake Manifold - Upper
- Intake Manifold - Lower
- Valve Cover RH
- Valve Cover LH
- Engine Front Cover
- Timing Drive Components
- Valve - Springs, Retainer and Valve Stem Seal
- Hydraulic Lash Adjusters
- Roller Followers
- Camshaft
- Exhaust Manifold RH
- Exhaust Manifold LH
- Oil Filter Adapter
- Oil Level Indicator and Tube
- Oil Pan
- Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal
- Engine Mount
- Engine (Removal)
- Engine (Disassembly)
- Cylinder Head
- Piston - Pin Connecting Rod, Floating Pin
- Engine (Assembly)
- Engine (Installation)
Engine
WARNING: Do not operate the engine with the hood open until the fan
blade has been first
examined for possible cracks and separation.
The 4.6L (4V) (281 CID) is a V-8 engine with the following feat ...
Other materials:
Rear Bumper Cover
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the luggage compartment trim panel covers.
2. Remove the seven rear bumper cover nuts.
3. Remove the fuel drain hose.
4. Remove the four bumper cover screws (two each side).
5. Remove the pin-type retainers and the rea ...
Camshaft End Play - Push Rod Engines
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or
equivalent
1. Remove the valve tappets. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303
for the procedure.
2. Use a Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture ...
Retractor - Rear Seat Safety Belt, Convertible
Special Tool(s)
Torx Bit, Safety Belt Bolt
501-010 (T77L-2100-A)
Removal
1. Remove the rear seat cushion.
2. Remove the luggage compartment front lining board (45444).
3. Release the safety belt guide.
4. Using the special tool, remove the ...
