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: To prevent refrigerant system contamination, do not allow
dirt or other
foreign materials to enter the A/C compressor.
Clean the A/C compressor nose area.
2. Place the shaft seal on the special tool. Lubricate the shaft seal and the
special tool ...
Safety Belt System (Description and Operation)
WARNING: All safety belt assemblies include retractors, buckles, front
seat belt buckle
support assemblies (slide bar, if so equipped), shoulder belt height adjuster
(if equipped), child
safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped) and attaching hardw ...
Technical specifications
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
WARNING: When a wheel is installed, always remove any
corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting
surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or
brake disc that contacts the wheel. Make ...