Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Oil Pan

Special Tool(s)

	Compressor, Coil Spring 204-D001 (D78P-5310-A)
	Support Bar, Engine 303-290-A
	Lifting Bracket, Engine 303-D087 (D93P-6001-A1)
	Lifting Bracket, Engine 303-D088 (D93P-6001-A2)

Material

Item	Specification
Metal Surface Cleaner F4ZA-19A536-RA or equivalent	WSE-M5B392-A
Silicone Gasket and Sealant F7AZ-19554-EA or equivalent	WSE-M4G323- A4
Super Premium SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent	WSS-M2C153-H

Oil Level Indicator and Tube

Removal and Installation 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. Rem ...

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. 2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section. 3. Remove the radiator sight shield. 4. Install the special tool. 5. Us ...

Other materials:

Disassembly
1. NOTE: The index mark on the output shaft must be aligned with the index mark on the output shaft ring gear during the assembly procedure. Remove the ring gear snap ring. 2. Separate the ring gear and output shaft. 3. Remove the three output shaft seal ...

Starter Drive and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection
1. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to Starter Motor-3.8L or Starter Motor-4.6L in this section. 2. Check the wear patterns on the starter drive gear and the flywheel ring gear . If the wear pattern is normal, install the sta ...

Exhaust Manifold - Inspection
Special Tool(s) Straight Edge 303-D039 (D83L-4201-A) or equivalent 1. Place a straight edge across the exhaust manifold flanges and check for warping with a feeler gauge. Bearing -Inspection 1. Inspect bearings for the following defects. P ...