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:
Installation
1. CAUTION: In order to prevent foreign material from contaminating
the engine block
or the engine front cover it is necessary to seal the coolant and oil
passages of both
components. Failure to follow these directions will result in engine damage.
CAU ...
Exceptions To Normal Schedule
Yellow Coolant
Change coolant at 5 years or 160,000 km (100,000 miles) of the vehicle's
life, whichever comes
first.
After the initial change, change coolant every 3 years or 80,000 km
(50,000 miles) thereafter.
Natural Gas and Propane Vehicles
Insp ...
Axle Housing Bushing
Special Tool(s)
Axle Suspension Bushing Set
204-S030 (T78P-5638-A)
Removal
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect
performance of vital
components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. ...
