Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Thermostat - 4.6L(4V)
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. With the vehicle in neutral, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
3. Remove the thermostat housing bolts.
4. Remove the coolant thermostat.
1. Separate the thermostat housing.
2. Remove the coolant thermostat and the O-ring seal.
- Inspect the O-ring seal. Install a new seal, if necessary.
5. NOTE: The thermostat is indexed and must be returned to the original location.
NOTE: Make sure the new O-ring seal is secure around the thermostat.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
6. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
Thermostat - 4.6L(2V)
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 coola ...
Bypass Tube - 3.8L
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 coola ...
Other materials:
Caliper
1. NOTE: It is not necessary to do a complete brake system
bleed if only the disc brake caliper
(2B120) was disconnected.
Place a box end wrench on the disc brake caliper bleeder screw (2208).
Attach a rubber drain
tube to the disc brake caliper b ...
Driveline Angle Inspection
Special Tool(s)
Anglemaster II Driveline
Inclinometer
164-R2402 or equivalent
NOTE: An incorrect driveline angle can cause a vibration or shudder.
1. Check the vehicle for evidence or overload or sagging. Check for specified
air pressures
in ...
Transmission Draining and Filling
Material
Item
Specification
DEXRON III (ATF)
Transmission Fluid
XT-2-QDX
DEXRON III
1. Remove the drain plug and drain the transmission.
Position a suitable drain pan under the transmission.
2. Clean and install the drain plug.
3. N ...