Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
3. Remove the radiator sight shield.

4. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir.
1. Disconnect the hose.
2. Remove the bolts.
3. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir.

5. Install the special tool.

6. Install the special tool.

7. Install the special tool.

8. Raise and support the vehicle.
9. Remove the LH engine mount nut.

10. Remove the RH engine mount nut.

11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Raise the engine.

13. Raise and support the vehicle.
14. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.

15. Remove the starter motor.
16. Position the wiring harness bracket aside.

17. Remove the transmission lower bolts.

18. Remove the oil pan bolts.

19. Position a safety stand under the subframe crossmember.

20. Remove the four subframe lower bolts.

21. Remove the two subframe upper bolts.

22. NOTE: Do not completely remove these bolts.
Loosen the two bolts.

23. Lower the front subframe.

24. Remove the oil pan.

Oil Pan
Special Tool(s)
3 Bar Engine Support Kit
303-F072
Lifting Bracket Set, Engine
303-D095 (D94L-6001-A) or
equivalent
Material
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Installation
1. NOTE: If the oil pan is not secured within four minutes, the
sealant must be removed and the
sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is
no sign of wetness,
o ...
Other materials:
Evaporative Emission System Leak Test
Special Tool(s)
Evaporative Emission System
Tester 310-F007
(134-00056) or equivalent
Worldwide Diagnostic System
(WDS)
418-F224,
New Generation STAR (NGS)
Tester
418-F052, or equivalent scan
tool
CAUTION: The evaporat ...
Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear
General Specifications
Torque Specifications
Description
Nm
lb-ft
lb-in
Bolt retaining the differential pinion shaft to the
differential case
30
22
-
Bolt retaining the driveshaft yoke to the pinion flange
112
83
-
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Installation
1. Inspect the rear axle pinion flange seal journal for rust, nicks, and
scratches prior to installing
the flange. Polish the seal journal with fine crocus cloth, if necessary.
2. Lubricate the rear axle pinion flange splines.
Use SAE 75W-140 High Performa ...
