Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Drain the engine cooling system.
3. Remove the RH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Exhaust Manifold RH in this section.
4. Remove the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Lower Intake Manifold in this section.
5. Remove the push rods. For additional information, refer to Push Rod in this section.
6. Remove the drive belt.
7. Disconnect the A/C manifold and tube assembly.
8. Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch electrical connector.
9. Remove the A/C compressor bracket.
10. Remove the three exhaust manifold studs.
11. NOTE: Discard the cylinder head gasket.
NOTE: Record the location of the long bolts and the short bolts.
Remove the cylinder head. Discard the cylinder head bolts.
Cylinder Head RH
Material
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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. ...
Other materials:
Crankshaft - Connecting Rod Journal Taper, Out of Round
1. Measure the crankshaft connecting rod journal diameters in two
directions perpendicular to one
another at each end of the connecting rod journal. The difference in the
measurements from
one end to the other is the taper. Verify measurement is within t ...
Battery and Cables
Vehicles are equipped with a 12 volt maintenance-free battery that
contains a built-in hydrometer. The
hydrometer eye indication is as follows:
A green dot means the battery is OK.
A yellow dot, red dot, or when the green dot is not visible,
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Inspection and Verification
WARNING: When servicing starter motor or carrying out other underhood
work in the
vicinity of the starter motor, be aware that the heavy gauge battery input lead
at the starter
solenoid is "electrically hot" at all times. A protective cap or boot is
provide ...
