Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Front Subframe - 3.8L Engine
Special Tool(s)
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3-Bar Engine Support Kit 303-F072 |
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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:
Component Tests
Driveline Vibration
An analysis of driveline vibration can also be conducted using the Vibration
Analyzer; follow the
manufacturer's directions.
Driveline vibration exhibits a higher frequency and lower amplitude than does
high-speed shake.
Driveline vibra ...
Principles of Operation
Multifunction Wipers
The front wiper/washer feature controls the speed of the front
windshield wipers and the amount of
washer fluid sprayed on the front windshield when requested by the
customer. There are five (5) wiper
modes: OFF, LOW, HIGH, INT ...
Manual Transaxle/Transmission - TR3650
General Specifications
Torque Specifications
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