Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Installation

NOTE: Do not use a fiber disc to clean the surfaces. Fibers from the disc can get into the oil pan and oil and clog the oil bypass valve.

1. Clean and inspect the cylinder head for flatness.

2. Install a new head gasket on the cylinder block with the small hole to the front of the engine.

3. Position the cylinder head.

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4. CAUTION: Always use new bolts.

NOTE: Lubricate the bolts with clean engine oil.

Install new bolts. Refer to the location note made during removal and make sure the bolts are installed the correct location.

1. Install the new long bolts.

2. Install the new short bolts.

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5. Tighten the bolts in three stages in the sequence shown.

  • Stage 1: Tighten the bolts to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
  • Stage 2: Tighten the bolts to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  • Stage 3: Tighten the bolts to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).

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6. CAUTION: Do not loosen all of the bolts at one time. Each bolt must be loosened and final-tightened prior to working on the next bolt in the sequence.

NOTE: The short bolts are numbered 2, 4, 6 and 8 and the long bolts numbered 1, 3, 5 and 7.

Loosen, then tighten the bolts in two stages in the sequence shown.

  • Stage 1: Tighten short bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft), then tighten an additional 180 degrees.
  • Stage 1: Tighten long bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft), then tighten an additional 180 degrees.

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7. Install the exhaust manifold studs.

Cylinder Head LH

8. Install the bracket and bolts.

Cylinder Head LH

9. Install the support bracket.

Cylinder Head LH

10. Using the special tool, install the power steering pump pulley.

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11. Install the drive belt.

12. Install the push rods. For additional information, refer to Push Rod in this section.

13. Install the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Lower Intake Manifold in this section.

14. Install the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Exhaust Manifold-LH in this section.

15. Connect the battery ground cable.

16. CAUTION: Correct cooling system bleeding is critical for correct engine cooling.

Fill and bleed the engine cooling system.

    Removal
    1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. 2. Drain the engine cooling system. 3. Remove the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Exhaust Manifold-LH in this section. 4. ...

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    Bumpers
    Torque Specifications Bumpers CAUTION: Never apply excessive heat to the bumper cover surface. Heat could cause distortion of the bumper cover. The bumper systems consist of the following components: front bumper front bumper cover front bumper cover (Co ...

    Assembly
    1. NOTE: One tab that locks the reverse clutch drum into the reverse sun shell may be removed. This is done for balancing purposes. Inspect the clutch cylinder thrust surfaces, piston bore and clutch plate serrations for scores or burrs. Minor scores or bu ...

    Pedal and Bracket
    Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301). 2. Remove the stoplight switch retaining pin. 3. Slide the stoplight switch (13480) and booster push rod from the brake pedal pin. 4. Remove the brake pedal bracket retaining bolt. 5. Remove the ...