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.

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5. Using the special tools, support the engine.

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6. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.

7. Remove the two engine mount nuts.

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8. Lower the vehicle.

9. Using the special tool, raise the engine.

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10. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.

11. Drain the engine oil.

  • Remove the oil pan drain plug.

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12. Using the special tool, compress the front coil springs.

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13. Position a safety stand.

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14. Remove the four engine mount bolts.

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15. NOTE: Do not completely remove the bolts.

Loosen the front subframe bolts.

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16. Lower the front subframe.

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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.

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    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:

    Bypass Tube - Cobra
    Material Item Specification Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B) (yellow color) WSS-M97B51- A1 Removal and Installation 1. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Dra ...

    Axle Housing
    Special Tool(s) Plug Set, Differential 205-294 (T89P-4850-B) Protector, Differential Seal (Pair) 205-461 Remover, Halfshaft 205-475 Remover, Steering Arm 211-003 (T64P-3590-F) ...

    Removal
    1. Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Upper Intake Manifold in this section. 2. Partially drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section. 3. Relieve the fuel system pressure. For additional i ...