Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Oil Pan
Special Tool(s)
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3 Bar Engine Support Kit 303-F072 |
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Lifting Bracket Set, Engine 303-D095 (D94L-6001-A) or equivalent |
Material

Oil Level Indicator and Tube
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the oil level indicator tube (6754).
Remove the bolt.
Remove the oil level indicator tube.
Remove and discard the oil level indicator tube O-ring.
2. To ...
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
3. Remove the radiator sight shield.
4. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir.
1. Disconnect the hose.
2. R ...
Other materials:
Engine - 3.8L
General Specifications
a - 20-200 seconds to leakdown 3.18 mm (0.125 in) with 225 Newtons (50
pounds) load and tappet filled
with leak-down fluid.
Torque Specifications
a - Refer to the procedure in this section
b - Advance one-half turn aft ...
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify customer concern by running the engine.
2. Inspect the drive belt for chunking, fraying and wear.
3. Check the drive belt for correct routing.
Drive Belt Cracking/Chunking/Wear
V Ribbed Serpentine Drive Belt With Cracks Across Ribs
The accessory ...
Checks and Services
Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be carried out at
specified intervals. Any
recognized adverse condition should be corrected as soon as possible.
Maximum Oil Change Interval (Normal Schedule)
8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months, whiche ...


