Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Exhaust Manifold RH
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Section.
3. Disconnect the differential pressure feedback exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system electrical and vacuum connections.

4. Disconnect the EGR tube.

5. Remove the EGR tube.

6. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.
7. Remove the LH exhaust manifold flange nuts.

8. Remove the RH exhaust manifold flange nuts.

9. Lower the vehicle.
10. NOTE: Discard the exhaust manifold gasket.
Remove the RH exhaust manifold retaining nuts and the RH exhaust manifold.

11. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts in the sequence shown.

Exhaust Manifold - LH
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. Remove the LH exhaust manifold flange nuts.
3. Remove the RH exhaust manifold flange nuts.
4. Lower ...
Cylinder Head LH
Special Tool(s)
Remover, Power Steering
Pump Pulley
211-016 (T69L-10300-B)
Installer, Power Steering Pump
Pulley
211-009
Material
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Other materials:
Removal
1. Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to
Intake Manifold-Upper
in this section.
2. Disconnect the fuel line. For additional information, refer to Section.
3. Remove the coolant by-pass tube. For additional information, refer ...
Piston Inspection
Special Tool(s)
Scraper, Piston Ring Groove
303-D033 (D81L-6002-D) or
equivalent
CAUTION: Do not use a caustic cleaning solution or a wire brush to
clean the pistons or
damage can occur.
1. Clean and inspect the (1) ring lands, (2) skirts, ...
Exhaust Manifold - Inspection
Special Tool(s)
Straight Edge
303-D039 (D83L-4201-A) or
equivalent
1. Place a straight edge across the exhaust manifold flanges and check for
warping with a feeler
gauge.
Bearing -Inspection
1. Inspect bearings for the following defects. P ...
