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:
Index Card
Place an index card or a piece of paper between the weatherstrip and the
sealing surface, then close
the door. Slowly withdraw the index card or paper after the door is closed and
check the amount of
pressure on the weatherstrip. There should be a medium amo ...
Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator
The upper portion of the vehicle certification (VC) label contains the
manufacturer name, the month
and year of manufacture, the certification statement and the VIN. It also
includes gross vehicle weight
ratings (GVWR). The VC label is located on the left- ...
Disc and Pressure Plate - 3.8L and 4.6L (2V) Engines
Special Tool(s)
Clutch Aligner
308-020 (T74P-7137-K)
Material
Item
Specification
Premium Long Life Grease
XG-1-C
ESA-M1C75-B
1. Remove the transmission.
2. CAUTION: Loosen the bolts evenly to prevent clutch pressure plate
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