Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Remove the engine air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Section.
3. Disconnect the vacuum hose and the idle air control (IAC) valve electrical connector.
4. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector and the evaporative emissions (EVAP) return tube.
5. Disconnect the accelerator and the speed control cables from the throttle body cam.
6. Remove the bolts and position the accelerator cable bracket assembly aside.
7. Disconnect the differential pressure feedback exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system electrical and vacuum connections.
8. Disconnect the EGR vacuum regulator solenoid electrical and vacuum connections.
9. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) tube.
10. Disconnect the vacuum hoses.
11. Disconnect the following:
- Ignition coil electrical connector.
- Radio interference capacitor electrical connector.
- Spark plug wires.
12. Disconnect the vacuum hose.
13. NOTE: For ease in installation, record the location of the long bolts and the short bolts.
Remove the upper intake manifold.
1. Remove the 12 bolts.
2. Remove the upper intake manifold.
14. Remove and discard the upper intake manifold gasket.
Installation
1. Install a new upper intake manifold gasket.
2. NOTE: Refer to the location note made during removal and make sure
the bolts are installed in
the correct locations.
Install the upper intake mani ...
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 ...
Spring
Special Tool(s)
Tie-Rod End Remover
211-001 (TOOL-3290-D) or
Equivalent
Coil Spring Compressor
204-D001 (D78P-5310-A) or
Equivalent
...
Clutch (Description and Operation)
The primary function of the clutch is to couple and uncouple engine power
to the transmission upon
driver command.
The clutch is a single plate, dry friction clutch disc. The clutch
disc has a splined hub (with
integral torsional dampening springs ...