Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Muffler - 4.6L (2V)
Removal and Installation
1. Use a jack to support and lower the rear axle.
2. Remove the upper arm-to-differential bolt.
3. Remove the nut and bolt, and disconnect the rear shock absorbers (18124) from the axle housing.
- Discard the nut.
4. Lower the rear axle.
5. Remove the dual converter assembly nuts. (RH shown, LH similar.)
6. Remove the RH intermediate exhaust hanger insulator.
7. Remove the RH muffler (5230) from the rear exhaust hanger insulator (5260).
8. Remove the LH muffler (5230) from the rear exhaust hanger insulator (5260).
9. Remove the LH intermediate exhaust hanger insulator.
10. Remove the LH and RH mufflers.
11. CAUTION: Do not use oil or grease-based lubricants on the insulators as they deteriorate the rubber.
NOTE: A soap-and-water solution will ease installation of the exhaust hanger insulators.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Muffler - 3.8L
Removal and Installation 1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Support the rear axle with a suitable jack. 3. Remove the upper arm-to-differential bolt. ...Muffler - 4.6L (4V)
Removal and Installation 1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar. Remove the dual converter assembly nuts. 3. Remove ...Other materials:
Installation
All vehicles
CAUTION: After installing the urethane installed windshield,
the vehicle should not be
driven until the urethane adhesive has cured. The curing time at
temperatures above 13C (55
F) and relative humidity above 50% is 12-24 hours (Refer ...
Pinpoint Tests
CAUTION: Before removing and installing the generic electronic
module (GEM) or its
connectors, disconnect the battery. Failure to follow this caution will
result in the GEM storing
many erroneous DTCs, and it may exhibit erratic operation after
in ...
Scheduled Maintenance
GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?
Carefully following the maintenance schedule helps protect against major
repair expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance and
may help to increase the value of your vehicle when you sel ...