Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Installation
All vehicles
1. Using the special tools, install the crankshaft rear oil seal.
- Lubricate the oil seal using clean engine oil.

2. Using the special tool, install the crankshaft oil slinger.

Manual transmission vehicles
3. Install the flywheel. For additional information, refer to Flywheel in this section.
Automatic transmission vehicles
4. Install the flexplate. For additional information, refer to Flexplate in this section.
Removal
Automatic transmission vehicles
1. Remove the flexplate. For additional information, refer to Flexplate in
this section.
Manual transmission vehicles
2. Remove the flywheel. For additional informatio ...
Engine Mount
Special Tool(s)
Support Bracket, Engine
303-639
3-Bar Engine Support Kit
303-F072
Alignment Tool, Subframe
502-004
...
Other materials:
Piston - Ring End Gap
CAUTION: Use care when fitting piston rings to avoid possible damage to
the piston ring
or the cylinder bore.
CAUTION: Piston rings should not be transferred from one piston to another.
NOTE: Cylinder bore must be within specification for taper and
out-of ...
Air Cleaner - 3.8L
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube from the throttle body. For
additional information, refer to Air
Cleaner Outlet Pipe-3.8L in this section.
2. Disconnect the connector.
3. Remove the bolt.
4. Remove the air cleaner and d ...
Supercharger Belt Tensioner
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the supercharger drive belt cover.
2. Rotate the supercharger belt tensioner clockwise and remove the
supercharger belt.
3. Remove the bolts and the supercharger belt tensioner.
4. To install, reverse the removal proced ...
