Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Muffler - 4.6L (2V)
Removal and Installation
1. Use a jack to support and lower the rear axle.
2. Remove the upper arm-to-differential bolt.
3. Remove the nut and bolt, and disconnect the rear shock absorbers (18124) from the axle housing.
- Discard the nut.
4. Lower the rear axle.
5. Remove the dual converter assembly nuts. (RH shown, LH similar.)
6. Remove the RH intermediate exhaust hanger insulator.
7. Remove the RH muffler (5230) from the rear exhaust hanger insulator (5260).
8. Remove the LH muffler (5230) from the rear exhaust hanger insulator (5260).
9. Remove the LH intermediate exhaust hanger insulator.
10. Remove the LH and RH mufflers.
11. CAUTION: Do not use oil or grease-based lubricants on the insulators as they deteriorate the rubber.
NOTE: A soap-and-water solution will ease installation of the exhaust hanger insulators.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Muffler - 3.8L
Removal and Installation
1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. Support the rear axle with a suitable jack.
3. Remove the upper arm-to-differential bolt. ...
Muffler - 4.6L (4V)
Removal and Installation
1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.
Remove the dual converter assembly nuts.
3. Remove ...
Other materials:
Rear Drive Axle and Differential
The differential housing (4010) consists of a cast aluminum housing and
a cast aluminum
differential housing cover (4033). The differential housing cover uses
silicone sealant as a
gasket.
The hypoid-design gearset consists of a 8.8-inch ...
Economical driving
Fuel economy is affected by several things, such as how you drive, the
conditions you drive under and how you maintain your vehicle.
There are some things to keep in mind that may improve your fuel
economy:
• Accelerate and slow down in a smooth, moderate f ...
Starting System (Description and Operation)
Starter Motor
The starter motor is a 12-volt unit that has the starter solenoid mounted on
the drive end housing and
functions as follows:
The current flows through the solenoid energizing coil until the
solenoid plunger is at the end of
its travel.
The ...