Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Lower Intake Manifold
Material

Installation
1. Install a new upper intake manifold gasket.
2. NOTE: Refer to the location note made during removal and make sure
the bolts are installed in
the correct locations.
Install the upper intake mani ...
Removal
1. Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to
Upper Intake Manifold in
this section.
2. Partially drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to
Sect ...
Other materials:
Installation
All vehicles
1. Position the engine front cover gasket on the engine front cover.
2. NOTE: If the engine front cover is not secured within four minutes, the
sealant must be removed
and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until ...
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 underbody
dimensions
are detailed to the centerline of existin ...
Component Tests
Drive Belt Noise/Flutter
Drive belt chirp occurs due to pulley misalignment or excessive pulley runout.
It can be the result of a
damaged pulley or an incorrectly aligned pulley.
To correct, determine the area where the noise comes from. Check each of the
p ...
