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:
Cylinder Head - Distortion
Special Tool(s)
Straight Edge
303-D039 (D83L-4201-A) or
equivalent
1. Use a straight edge and a feeler gauge to inspect the cylinder head for
flatness. If the cylinder
head is distorted, install a new cylinder head.
Cylinder Bore -Cleaning ...
Release Cable - Clutch
Removal
CAUTION: Whenever the clutch release lever cable (7K553) is
disconnected for any
reason, such as transmission removal, clutch pedal components or clutch
release lever cable
replacement, it is imperative the correct method for installing the clut ...
Master Cylinder Priming - 4.6L
1. CAUTION: Use only bleed screws on the engine side of the
brake master cylinder
(2140). The hydro-boost bleed screw, located near the dash on the
hydro-booster
casting, is for the booster cavity filled with power steering fluid, not
brake fluid. ...