Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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.
1. Remove the nut.
2. Remove the two bolts.
3. Remove the oil pump screen cover and tube.
4. Remove and discard the gasket.

3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Flexplate
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the transmission.
2. Remove the six bolts retaining the flexplate to crankshaft, and remove
the flexplate.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure. ...
Other materials:
Analysis of Vibration
WARNING: A vehicle equipped with a Traction-Lok differential will
always have both
wheels driving. If only one wheel is raised off the floor and the rear axle is
driven by the engine,
the wheel on the floor could drive the vehicle off the stand or jack. Be s ...
Component Tests
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve
1. Open the hood.
2. NOTE: Key symptom is elevated idle speed while noise is occurring.
NOTE: "Snapping" the throttle can induce the noise.
Verify the condition by operating the vehicle for a short time.
3. Inspect the IAC valv ...
Installation
NOTE: Do not use a fiber disc to clean the surfaces. Fibers from
the disc can get into the oil pan and
oil and clog the oil bypass valve.
1. Clean and inspect the cylinder head for flatness.
2. Install a new head gasket on the cylinder block with the sm ...
