Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Front Subframe - 3.8L Engine
Special Tool(s)
3-Bar Engine Support Kit 303-F072 | |
Lifting Bracket Set, Engine 303-D095 (D94L-6001-A) (014- 00792) |
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
1. Remove the steering gear. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Remove the lower control arms. For additional information, refer to Section.
Vehicles with convertible top
3. Remove the front subframe support. For additional information, refer to Subframe Support- Convertible in this section.
Vehicles with hard top
4. Remove the front subframe brace.
- Remove the bolts.
All vehicles
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Install the special tool.
7. Install the special tool.
8. Install the special tool.
9. Raise and support the vehicle.
10. Remove the LH engine mount nut.
11. Remove the RH engine mount nut.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Using the special tool, raise and support the engine.
14. Raise the vehicle.
15. Support the front subframe.
16. Remove the four front subframe lower bolts.
17. Remove the four front subframe upper bolts.
18. NOTE: Two technicians are needed to carry out this step.
Lower and remove the front subframe.
19. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Underbody Misalignment Check
Underbody Dimensions 1. Underbody dimensions tolerances are +- 3.175 mm (0.125 in). Reference dimensions are not controlled dimensions. Reference points are +- 4.76 mm (0.1875 in). All und ...Front Subframe - 4.6L (2V) Engine
Special Tool(s) Support Bar, Engine 303-290-A Lifting Bracket, Engine 303-D088 (D93P-6001-A2) Removal and Installation All vehicles 1. Remove the steering gear. For addit ...Other materials:
Locking and unlocking
You can use the power door lock control or the remote control to lock
and unlock your vehicle.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock control is located on the driver and front passenger
door panels.
A. Unlock
B. Lock
Remote Control
You can use the remote cont ...
Oil Filter Adapter
Removal
1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.
3. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.
4. Drain the engine oil.
5. Remove the oil filter adapter.
1. ...
Engine Mount
Special Tool(s)
Support Bracket, Engine
303-639
3-Bar Engine Support Kit
303-F072
Alignment Tool, Subframe
502-004
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