Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal
1. Remove the nuts and position the radio ignition interference capacitors aside.
2. Remove the valve covers. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover RH and Valve Cover LH in this section.
3. Remove the cooling fan.
4. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to Section.
5. Remove bolts (1) and the water pump pulley (2).
6. Remove the nut and position the A/C muffler aside.
7. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.
8. Remove the bolts and position the power steering pump aside.
9. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
10. Drain the engine oil.
11. Remove the two support nuts and position the battery cable aside.
12. Remove the crankshaft front oil seal. For additional information, refer to Crankshaft Front Oil Seal in this section.
13. Remove the front oil pan bolts.
14. Lower the vehicle.
15. Remove the bolts and position the power steering reservoir aside.
16. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
17. Remove the bolts and the belt idler pulleys.
18. Remove the engine front cover bolts and the studs.
- Discard the gaskets. Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
Engine Front Cover
Material
Item
Specification
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 ...
Installation
1. Apply silicone gasket and sealant in the locations shown.
2. Install the engine front cover.
3. Install the belt idler pulleys and the bolts.
4. Connect the CMP sensor electrical conn ...
Other materials:
Bearing Whine
Bearing whine is a high-pitched sound similar to a whistle. It is usually
caused by worn/damaged
pinion bearings, which are operating at driveshaft speed. Bearing noise occurs
at all driving speeds.
This distinguishes it from gear whine which usually comes ...
Heated seats
WARNING: Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord
injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical conditions,
must exercise care when using the seat heater. The seat heater m ...
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer's concern by operating the active restraint system to
duplicate the condition.
2. Inspect to determine if any of the following mechanical or electrical
concerns apply:
Visual Inspection Chart
Mechanical
Electrical
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