Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section.
3. Remove the radiator sight shield.
4. Install the special tool.
5. Using the special tools, support the engine.
6. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.
7. Remove the two engine mount nuts.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Using the special tool, raise the engine.
10. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.
11. Drain the engine oil.
- Remove the oil pan drain plug.
12. Using the special tool, compress the front coil springs.
13. Position a safety stand.
14. Remove the four engine mount bolts.
15. NOTE: Do not completely remove the bolts.
Loosen the front subframe bolts.
16. Lower the front subframe.
17. NOTE: Be careful when removing the oil pan gasket. It may be reusable. Inspect the oil pan gasket for damage.
Remove the oil pan and gasket.
Oil Pan
Special Tool(s)
Compressor, Coil Spring
204-D001 (D78P-5310-A)
Support Bar, Engine
303-290-A
Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-D087 (D93P-6001-A1)
Liftin ...
Installation
1. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive
discs or other
abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and
gouges
which make leak paths. Use a p ...
Other materials:
Installation
1. CAUTION: The timing chain procedures must be followed exactly or
damage to the
valve and pistons will result.
Compress the tensioner plunger, using an edge of a vise.
2. While holding the ratchet mechanism, push the ratchet arm back into the
tensioner ...
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only)
If you believe that your vehicle has
a defect which could cause a crash
or could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Ford Motor Company.
If NHTSA receives si ...
Manual transmission
Using the Clutch
Manual transmission vehicles have a starter interlock that prevents
starting the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully pressed.
To start the vehicle:
1. Make sure the parking brake is fully set.
2. Press the clutch pedal to the
floor, then ...
