Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Engine - 4.6L (2V)
General Specifications



a - With installation of a new filter.
b - Distance front edge of bearing is installed below front face of cylinder block.
c - Time necessary for plunger to leak down 1.6 mm of travel with 222 N force and leak down fluid in tappet.
d - Measured at 31.5 mm from top of block. Measured at 43 mm from top of piston, at 90 degrees to the piston pin.
e - Specification in 90.200 mm diameter gauge.
f - If applicable, measured vertically, +0.030-0.050 mm (0.001-0.002 inch) measured horizontally (oval pin bore).
g - Pin bore and crank bearing bore must be parallel and in same vertical plane within the specified total difference when measured at the ends of a 203 mm bar, 101.5 mm on each side of rod centerline.
Torque Specifications


a - Refer to the procedure in this section.
- Engine
- Intake Manifold
- Valve Cover RH
- Valve Cover LH
- Crankshaft Pulley
- Crankshaft Front Oil Seal
- Engine Front Cover
- Timing Drive Components
- Valve Seals
- Hydraulic Lash Adjuster
- Camshaft Roller Follower
- Camshaft
- Exhaust Manifold RH
- Exhaust Manifold LH
- Oil Filter Adapter
- Oil Level Indicator and Tube
- Oil Pan
- Flywheel
- Flexplate
- Engine Mount RH
- Engine Mount LH
- Cylinder Heads (Removal)
- Engine (Removal)
- Engine (Disassembly)
- Cylinder Head (Disassembly and Assembly of Subassemblies)
- Piston
- Engine (Assembly)
- Cylinder Heads (Installation)
- Engine (Installation)
Engine (Installation)
Special Tool(s)
Heavy Duty Floor Crane
014-00071 or equivalent
Spreader Bar
303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) or
equivalent
Material
Item
Specification
SAE 5W-20 Pre ...
Engine
A modular engine is built around four modules:
the intake module
the cylinder head module (RH)
the cylinder head module (LH)
the lower engine module
While no ...
Other materials:
Oil Level Indicator and Tube
Removal
1. Remove the oil level indicator.
2. Remove the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Exhaust
Manifold LH in
this section.
3. Remove the bolt.
4. Remove the oil level indicator tube.
Installation
1. To install, reverse the r ...
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 coolant. For additional information, refer to Cooling
System Dra ...
Engine (Installation)
Special Tool(s)
Heavy Duty Floor Crane
014-00071 or equivalent
Spreader Bar
303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) or
equivalent
Material
Item
Specification
SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent ...
