Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Front Subframe - 4.6L (4V) Engine
Special Tool(s)
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3-Bar Engine Support Kit 303-F072 |
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Lifting Bracket, Engine 303-D088 (D93P-6001-A2) |
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. Raise and support the vehicle.
9. Remove the two engine mount nuts.

10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Using the special tool, raise and support the engine.

12. Raise the vehicle.
13. Support the front subframe.

14. Remove the four front subframe lower bolts.

15. Remove the four front subframe upper bolts.

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

17. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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 ...
Rear Subframe
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect
performance of vital
components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A
new ...
Other materials:
Rear Suspension
Torque Specifications
WARNING: All vehicles are equipped with gas pressurized shock absorbers
which will
extend unassisted. Do not apply heat or flame to the shock absorbers during
removal or
component servicing. Failure to follow these instructions can re ...
Battery (Removal and Installation)
Removal and Installation
WARNING: Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can
cause personal injury.
Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come
near the battery. When
charging or working near a battery, always sh ...
Disc Check
Special Tool(s)
Brake/Automobile Brake Drum
System with Vacuum
164-R3622 or equivalent
Dial Indicator/Magnetic Base
100-D002 (D78P-4201-B) or
equivalent
WARNING: Dust and dirt present on wheel brake and clutch assemblies may
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