Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Remove the transmission.
3. Remove the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to Section.
4. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section.
5. Remove the radiator sight shield.
6. Remove the manifold and tube assembly-accumulator to compressor, 4.6L. For additional information, refer to Section.
7. Remove the A/C line. For additional information, refer to Section.
8. Install the special tools.
9. Install the special tool.
10. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section.
11. Remove the two engine mount nuts.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Using the special tool, raise the engine.
14. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
15. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.
16. Using the special tool, compress the front coil springs.
17. Position a safety stand.
18. Remove the four bolts.
19. NOTE: Do not completely remove the bolts.
Loosen the bolts.
20. Lower the front sub-frame.
21. Remove the sub-frame brace.
22. Remove the starter wiring harness nuts and position the wiring harness out of the way.
23. NOTE: Be careful when removing the oil pan gasket. It is reusable.
Remove the oil pan and gasket.
- Inspect the oil pan gasket for damage.
Oil Pan
Special Tool(s)
Compressor, Coil Spring
204-D001 (D78P-5310-A)
Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-D088 (D93P-6001-A2)
3-Bar Engine Support Kit
303-F072
Materia ...
Installation
1. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive
discs or other
abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and
gouges
which make leak paths. Use a p ...
Other materials:
Exhaust System (Description and Operation)
WARNING: The normal operating temperature of the exhaust system is very
high. Never
attempt to repair any part of the system until it has cooled. Be especially
careful when working
around the three way catalytic converter. The temperature of the three way
c ...
Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Shaft Seal
Special Tool(s)
Holding Fixture, Compressor
Clutch (3.8L vehicles)
412-098 (T94P-19703-AH)
Holding Fixture, Compressor
Clutch (4.6L vehicles)
412-103 (T95L-19703-AH)
Protector, A/C Compressor
Shaft Oil Seal
412-06 ...
Coupling
Removal and Installation
1. CAUTION: Do not allow the steering column shaft to rotate while
intermediate shaft
is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence
that the
steering column shaft has rotated the clockspring must be re ...