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:
Purging - CII Power Steering Pump
Special Tool(s)
Vacuum Pump
416-D002 (D95L-7559-A) or
Equivalent
CAUTION: If the air is not purged from the power steering system
correctly, premature
power steering pump failure can result. This condition can occur on pre-delivery
vehicles ...
Manual Transmission
The T5OD 5-speed transmission:
fifth speed gear functions as an overdrive gear.
forward gears are synchronized and helical cut.
shift interlock system prevents the engagement of more than one
gear.
Transmission, Manual Five-Speed
T ...
Camshaft End Play - Push Rod Engines
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or
equivalent
1. Remove the valve tappets. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303
for the procedure.
2. Use a Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture ...
