Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal

Both mounts

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section.

2. Remove the coolant bypass tube. For additional information, refer to Section.

3. Rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise and detach the drive belt from the generator pulley.

Engine Mount

4. Disconnect the generator electrical connections.

Engine Mount

5. Remove the bolts and the generator.

Engine Mount

6. Install the special tool.

Engine Mount

7. Using the special tool, support the engine.

Engine Mount

8. Remove the front springs. For additional information, refer to Section.

9. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Remove the six splash-shield pushpins.

Engine Mount

10. Remove the 13 bolts and the cross-brace support.

Engine Mount

11. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Remove the two engine mount nuts.

Engine Mount

12. Using two jackstands, support the subframe.

Engine Mount

13. NOTE: Mark the bolts and the crossmember location for assembly reference.

NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Remove the four bolts.

Engine Mount

14. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Remove the four bolts.

Engine Mount

15. Using the jackstands, lower the front subframe.

RH mount

16. Remove the nut and detach the wiring harness.

Engine Mount

17. Remove the bolts, the studbolt and the engine mount.

Engine Mount

LH mount

18. Remove the nuts and detach the ground cables.

Engine Mount

19. Remove the bolt, the studbolts and the engine mount.

Engine Mount

    Engine Mount
    Special Tool(s) Support Bracket, Engine 303-639 3-Bar Engine Support Kit 303-F072 Alignment Tool, Subframe 502-004 ...

    Installation
    LH mount 1. Position the engine mount and install the bolt and studbolts. 2. Attach the ground cables and install the nuts. RH mount 3. Position the engine mount and install the bolts and studbolt ...

    Other materials:

    Clutch And Clutch Field Coil
    Special Tool(s) 2-Jaw Puller 205-D026 (D80L-1002-L) or equivalent Installer, A/C Compressor Coil 412-065 (T89P-19623-EH) Holding Fixture, Compressor Clutch (3.8L vehicles) 412-098 (T94P-19703-AH) Holding ...

    Wheel Hub or Axle Flange Face Runout
    NOTE: If the axle shaft assembly is removed, check runout of the shaft itself. The forged (unmachined) part of the shaft is allowed to have as much as 3.0 mm (0.120 inch) runout. This alone will not cause a vibration condition. 1. Position the special tool ...

    Installation
    1. CAUTION: In order to prevent foreign material from contaminating the engine block or the engine front cover it is necessary to seal the coolant and oil passages of both components. Failure to follow these directions will result in engine damage. CAU ...