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:
Valve Springs
Special Tool(s)
Compressor, Valve Spring
303-163 (T81P-6513-A)
Material
Removal
1. Remove the LH and the RH valve covers. For additional information,
refer to Valve Cover-LH
and Valve Cover RH in this section.
2. Rotate the crankshaft un ...
Connecting Rod - Bearing Journal Clearance
Special Tool(s)
Plastigage
303-D031 (D81L-6002-B) or
equivalent
NOTE: The crankshaft connecting rod journals must be within
specifications to check the connecting
rod bearing journal clearance.
1. Remove the connecting rod bearing cap.
2. ...
Transmission Drive Cycle Test
NOTE: Always drive the vehicle in a safe manner according to driving
conditions and obey all traffic
laws.
NOTE: The Transmission Drive Cycle Test must be followed exactly.
Malfunctions must occur four
times consecutively for shift error DTC code to be set, ...
