Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Installation
1. Apply silicone gasket and sealant in the locations shown.
2. Install the engine front cover.
3. Install the belt idler pulleys and the bolts.
4. Connect the CMP sensor electrical connector.
5. Raise the vehicle.
6. Install the crankshaft front oil seal. For additional information, refer to Crankshaft Front Oil Seal in this section.
7. Tighten the four oil pan bolts in the sequence shown.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- Stage 3: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
8. Install the drain plug.
9. Position the power steering reservoir and install the bolts.
10. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
11. Position the A/C muffler and tighten the nut.
12. Install the power steering pump and the bolts.
13. Position the battery cable and install the two nuts.
14. Install the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to Crankshaft Pulley in this section.
15. Install the water pump pulley and the bolts.
16. Install the cooling fan.
17. Install the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to Section
18. Install the valve covers. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover RH and Valve Cover LH in this section.
19. Position the radio ignition interference capacitors and install the nuts.
20. Fill the crankcase with clean engine oil.
Removal
1. Remove the nuts and position the radio ignition interference capacitors
aside.
2. Remove the valve covers. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover
RH and Valve Cover
LH in this section ...
Timing Drive Components
Special Tool(s)
Compressor, Valve Spring
303-567 (T97P-6565-AH)
Holding Tool, Crankshaft
303-448 (T93P-6303-A)
Aligner, Camshaft Position
303-557 (T96T-6256-B) ...
Other materials:
Deactivation
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag
supplemental restraint
system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will
reduce the risk of injury
in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Carry a live air ...
Leakage Inspection
CAUTION: Do not try to stop the fluid leak by increasing the torque
beyond specifications.
This may cause damage to the case threads.
Check the fluid filler tube connection at the transmission case. If
leakage is found here, install a new
grommet.
Ch ...
Inspection and Verification
Certain axle noise or vibration symptoms are also common to the engine,
transmission, wheel
bearings, tires, and other parts of the vehicle. For this reason, be sure that
the cause of the trouble is
in the axle before disassembling, adjusting or repairing th ...