Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Front Subframe - 3.8L Engine
Special Tool(s)
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3-Bar Engine Support Kit 303-F072 |
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Lifting Bracket Set, Engine 303-D095 (D94L-6001-A) (014- 00792) |
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
1. Remove the steering gear. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Remove the lower control arms. For additional information, refer to Section.
Vehicles with convertible top
3. Remove the front subframe support. For additional information, refer to Subframe Support- Convertible in this section.
Vehicles with hard top
4. Remove the front subframe brace.
- Remove the bolts.

All vehicles
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Install the special tool.

7. Install the special tool.

8. Install the special tool.

9. Raise and support the vehicle.
10. Remove the LH engine mount nut.

11. Remove the RH engine mount nut.

12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Using the special tool, raise and support the engine.

14. Raise the vehicle.
15. Support the front subframe.

16. Remove the four front subframe lower bolts.

17. Remove the four front subframe upper bolts.

18. NOTE: Two technicians are needed to carry out this step.
Lower and remove the front subframe.

19. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Underbody Misalignment Check
Underbody Dimensions
1. Underbody dimensions tolerances are +- 3.175 mm (0.125 in). Reference
dimensions are not
controlled dimensions. Reference points are +- 4.76 mm (0.1875 in). All und ...
Front Subframe - 4.6L (2V) Engine
Special Tool(s)
Support Bar, Engine
303-290-A
Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-D088 (D93P-6001-A2)
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
1. Remove the steering gear. For addit ...
Other materials:
Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped)
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
The appearance of your vehicle’s universal garage door opener will
vary according to your option package. Before programing, make sure
you identify which transmitter you have by comparing it to the graphics
below.
HomeLink®
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Cylinder Heads (Removal)
Special Tool(s)
Remover, Crankshaft Vibration
Damper
303-009 (T58P-6316-D)
Remover, Crankshaft Front Oil
Seal
303-107 (T74P-6700-A)
Engine Lift Bracket Set
303-DS086 (D93P-6001-A)
Compressor, Valve Sprin ...
Engine (Assembly)
Special Tool(s)
Guides, Connecting Rod
303-442 (T93P-6136-A)
Installer, Crankshaft Vibration
Damper
303-102 (T74P-6316-B)
Installer, Front Cover Oil Seal
303-335 (T88T-6701-A)
Installer, Crankshaft Rear ...


