Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Flexplate
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the transmission.
2. Remove the six bolts retaining the flexplate to crankshaft, and remove the flexplate.

3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Oil Pump Screen and Pickup Tube
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the oil pan (6675). For additional information, refer to Oil
Pan in this section.
2. Remove the oil pump screen cover and tube (6622) and discard the gasket.
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Crankshaft Rear Seal
Special Tool(s)
Impact Slide Hammer
100-001 (T50T-100-A)
Remover, Crankshaft Rear
Seal
303-519 (T95P-6701-EH)
Replacer, Rear Crankshaft
Seal
303-516 (T95P- ...
Other materials:
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)
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Accelerator Cable - 3.8L
Removal and Installation
1. Push the accelerator cable nylon bushing out of the accelerator pedal and
shaft arm.
2. Remove the bolts retaining the accelerator cable to the dash panel.
3. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body by rotating ...
Component Tests
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve
1. Open the hood.
2. NOTE: Key symptom is elevated idle speed while noise is occurring.
NOTE: "Snapping" the throttle can induce the noise.
Verify the condition by operating the vehicle for a short time.
3. Inspect the IAC valv ...
