Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Front Subframe - 4.6L (4V) Engine
Special Tool(s)
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3-Bar Engine Support Kit 303-F072 |
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Lifting Bracket, Engine 303-D088 (D93P-6001-A2) |
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. Raise and support the vehicle.
9. Remove the two engine mount nuts.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Using the special tool, raise and support the engine.
12. Raise the vehicle.
13. Support the front subframe.
14. Remove the four front subframe lower bolts.
15. Remove the four front subframe upper bolts.
16. NOTE: Two technicians are needed to carry out this step.
Lower and remove the front subframe.
17. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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 ...
Rear Subframe
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect
performance of vital
components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A
new ...
Other materials:
Engine (Assembly)
Special Tool(s)
Slide Hammer
307-005 (T59L-100-B)
Remover Adapter, Vibration
Damper
303-176 (T82L-6316-B)
Installer, Crankshaft Front Seal
303-474 (T94P-6701-AH)
Replacer, Steering Pump
Pulley
211-009 ...
Inspection and Verification
WARNING: A vehicle equipped with a Traction-Lok differential will
always have both
wheels driving. If, while the vehicle is being serviced, only one wheel is
raised off the ground
and the rear axle is driven by the engine, the wheel on the ground could drive ...
General operating tips
Manual Climate Control
• To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather, select
Defrost. You can also improve clearing by increasing the temperature
and fan speed.
• To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the
syste ...