Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Oil Filter Adapter
Removal
1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.

3. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.
4. Drain the engine oil.

5. Remove the oil filter adapter.
1. Remove the oil filter.
2. Remove the bolts.
3. Remove the oil filter adapter.
4. Remove the gasket.

6. Clean and inspect the oil filter adapter.
- Flush the oil filter adapter with parts cleaner. If metal particles are present in the adapter, install a new adapter.
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Exhaust Manifold LH
Removal and Installation
1. Position the steering wheel straight ahead and lock the column.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to
Section.
3. Raise the vehicl ...
Oil Level Indicator and Tube
Removal
1. Remove the oil level indicator.
2. Remove the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Exhaust
Manifold LH in
this section.
3. Remove the bolt.
4. Remove the oil level ...
Other materials:
Camshaft Journal - Clearance, Plastigage Method
Special Tool(s)
Plastigage
303-D031 (D81L-6002-B) or
equivalent
NOTE: The camshaft journals must meet specifications before checking
camshaft journal clearance.
1. Remove the camshaft bearing cap and lay Plastigage across the surface. Refer ...
Wheel Bearing Check
1. WARNING: The electrical power to the air suspension system must be
shut off prior
to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. This can be
accomplished by
turning off the air suspension switch. Failure to do so can result in unexpected
infla ...
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 ...
