Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section.

2. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section .

3. Remove the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to Crankshaft Pulley in this section.

4. Remove the water pump pulley.

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5. Remove the retainers and position the power steering pump aside.

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6. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube.

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7. Disconnect the upper radiator hose and the bypass hose.

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8. Remove the camshaft position (CMP) sensor.

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9. Remove the heater water outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section.

10. Remove the camshaft synchronizer assembly.

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11. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.

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12. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor electrical connector.

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13. Remove the wiring harness pin-type retainer.

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14. Remove the oil filter.

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15. Remove the retainers and the water pump.

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16. CAUTION: The cap screw is hidden; make sure to remove it or the engine front cover will be damaged.

NOTE: Record the location, type and size of the fasteners.

Remove the engine front cover.

  • Slide the engine front cover off the two dowels.
  • Remove and discard the engine front cover gasket.

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    Installation
    1. CAUTION: In order to prevent foreign material from contaminating the engine block or the engine front cover it is necessary to seal the coolant and oil passages of both components. Failure to ...

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    Synchronizers
    Disassembly and Assembly NOTE: This procedure applies to all synchronizer assemblies. 1. NOTE: Synchronizer components are not interchangeable. During disassembly, mark each individual synchronizer for assembly. Synchronizer hubs and sleeves are a selected a ...

    Removal
    1. Remove brake master cylinder filler cap (2162). Check brake fluid level in brake master cylinder reservoir (2K478). Remove fluid until brake master cylinder reservoir is half full. 2. Raise and support the vehicle. 3. Remove the wheel and ...

    Disassembly
    1. Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing. For additional information, refer to Differential Case in this section. 2. Remove the bolts. 3. CAUTION: Do not damage the threads in the bolt holes. Insert a punch in the bolt holes and d ...