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:
Transmission Connector Layouts
Transmission Vehicle Harness Connector
Transmission Internal Harness Connector
Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Connector
Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor Harness Connector
Digital Transmission Range (TR) Senso ...
Disassembly
1. Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing. For
additional information, refer
to Differential Case in this section.
2. Remove the bolts.
3. CAUTION: Do not damage the threads in the bolt holes.
Insert a punch in the bolt holes and d ...
Cylinder Block Core Plug Replacement
Special Tool(s)
Slide Hammer
100-001 (T50T-100-A)
Material
1. Use a slide hammer or tools suitable to remove the cylinder block core
plug.
2. Inspect the cylinder block plug bore for any damage that would interfere
with the correct sealing ...
