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:
Manifold Gauge Set Connection
Special Tool(s)
R-134a Manifold Gauge Set
176-R032A or equivalent
1. Turn both valves on the R-134a Manifold Gauge Set clockwise to close the
low- and highpressure
hoses to the center manifold and center hose.
2. Remove the A/C charging valv ...
Transmission (Removal)
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. Remove the gearshift lever knob.
3. Remove the console panel gearshift plate. Lift the gearshift lever boot
over the gearshift lever.
4. Remove the bolts and the sh ...
Clutch Controls (Description and Operation)
The clutch control system engages and disengages the clutch. The clutch
control system disengages
the clutch when the clutch pedal is depressed and engages the clutch when the
clutch pedal is
released. Clutch pedal motion is transmitted by the c ...
