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.

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. ...

    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- ...

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    Disassembly
    1. Remove the No. 1 selective pump support thrust washer. 2. Remove the front pump support. 1. Remove the bolts. 2. Remove the front pump support. 3. Remove the seal rings. 4. Remove the inner and outer pump gerotor gears. 5. Carefully pry spring ...

    Symptom Chart
    Condition Possible Sources Action Hard Steering or Lack of Assist Seized lower steering column shaft U-joints. Damaged, fractured steering column bearing(s). Power steering pump. Suspension components. ...