Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Remove the engine air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Section.
3. Disconnect the vacuum hose and the idle air control (IAC) valve electrical connector.
4. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector and the evaporative emissions (EVAP) return tube.
5. Disconnect the accelerator and the speed control cables from the throttle body cam.
6. Remove the bolts and position the accelerator cable bracket assembly aside.
7. Disconnect the differential pressure feedback exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system electrical and vacuum connections.
8. Disconnect the EGR vacuum regulator solenoid electrical and vacuum connections.
9. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) tube.
10. Disconnect the vacuum hoses.
11. Disconnect the following:
- Ignition coil electrical connector.
- Radio interference capacitor electrical connector.
- Spark plug wires.
12. Disconnect the vacuum hose.
13. NOTE: For ease in installation, record the location of the long bolts and the short bolts.
Remove the upper intake manifold.
1. Remove the 12 bolts.
2. Remove the upper intake manifold.
14. Remove and discard the upper intake manifold gasket.
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 ...Other materials:
Installation
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read
and follow all warnings,
cautions and notes at the beginning of the removal procedure.
1. WARNING: The tightening torque of the air bag
restraints control module (RCM)
retaining bolts is ...
Valve Stem to Valve Guide Clearance
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or
equivalent
Clearance Gauge, Valve Guide
303-004 (TOOL-6505-E) or
equivalent
NOTE: Valve stem diameter must be within specifications before
checkin ...
Geartrain
Power is transmitted from the torque converter to the Ravigneaux
geartrain components through the
input shaft and forward clutch cylinder.
The geartrain contains a Ravigneaux planetary set connected by
dual pinion gears.
By holding or driving ...