Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Lifting
CAUTION: Do not allow the lift adapters to contact the steering linkage, suspension arms, stabilizer arms, or to compress the lower suspension arm stabilizer bar insulator (5493).
Damage to the suspension, exhaust and steering linkage components may occur if care is not exercised when positioning the hoist adapters prior to lifting the vehicle.
CAUTION: Never use the differential housing as a lift point. Damage to the differential housing and cover may occur.
CAUTION: Do not lift vehicle on rocker panel pinch flange or convertible cross brace.
Body damage may occur.
Lift the vehicle using the Lifting Points procedure in this section.
Lifting Points-Drive On Lift
CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to the underbody, do not drive the vehicle onto the drive on lift without first checking for possible interference.
Check for interference between the upright flanges of the hoist rails and the underbody.
If an interference exists, modify the hoist flanges or build up the approach ramps as necessary to provide clearance.
Lifting Points-Frame Contact Lift, Single Post Lift, Two Post Lift
CAUTION: Do not position lift pads under the No. 3 crossmember.
CAUTION: Do not lift vehicle on rocker panel pinch flange or convertible cross brace.
Body damage may occur.
NOTE: Adapters may be necessary to clear vehicle components to lift the vehicle safely. The adapters must be placed at the four designated contact points. Position the adapters so they are center on the adapter contact area.
Lift the vehicle at the applicable lift points.
Jacking
WARNING: Never run the engine with one wheel off the ground, such as when changing a tire. The wheel still on the ground could cause the vehicle to move. CAUTION: The jack (17080) provided with the v ...Maintenance Schedule
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Vacuum Control Motor - Air Inlet Duct Door
Removal
1. Remove the instrument panel.
2. Disconnect the vacuum hose.
3. Disconnect the control arm.
4. Remove the vacuum control motor.
Remove the screws.
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure. ...
General Maintenance Information
NOTE: This is a generic maintenance schedule for all Ford, Lincoln and
Mercury vehicles. There may
be items listed that do not apply to all vehicles.
The Normal Schedule applies to operation of the vehicle under typical, everyday
driving conditions.
The ma ...
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve
Removal and Installation
NOTE: The 4.6L, 2V is shown. The 3.8L is similar.
1. Disconnect the vacuum hose.
2. Disconnect the EGR tube from the EGR valve.
3. Remove the two bolts, the EGR valve and the gasket.
4. NOTE: Install a new gasket.
To install, ...