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:
Disc Check
Special Tool(s)
Brake/Automobile Brake Drum
System with Vacuum
164-R3622 or equivalent
Dial Indicator/Magnetic Base
100-D002 (D78P-4201-B) or
equivalent
WARNING: Dust and dirt present on wheel brake and clutch assemblies may
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Disassembly
1. NOTE: The index mark on the output shaft must be aligned with the
index mark on the output
shaft ring gear during the assembly procedure.
Remove the ring gear snap ring.
2. Separate the ring gear and output shaft.
3. Remove the three output shaft seal ...
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the steering wheel
WARNING: Do not adjust the steering wheel when your vehicle
is moving.
Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the correct position. See
Sitting
in the Correct Position in the Seats chapter.
1. Unlock the steering column.
2. Adju ...
