Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal

Both mounts

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section.

2. Remove the coolant bypass tube. For additional information, refer to Section.

3. Rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise and detach the drive belt from the generator pulley.

Engine Mount

4. Disconnect the generator electrical connections.

Engine Mount

5. Remove the bolts and the generator.

Engine Mount

6. Install the special tool.

Engine Mount

7. Using the special tool, support the engine.

Engine Mount

8. Remove the front springs. For additional information, refer to Section.

9. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Remove the six splash-shield pushpins.

Engine Mount

10. Remove the 13 bolts and the cross-brace support.

Engine Mount

11. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Remove the two engine mount nuts.

Engine Mount

12. Using two jackstands, support the subframe.

Engine Mount

13. NOTE: Mark the bolts and the crossmember location for assembly reference.

NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Remove the four bolts.

Engine Mount

14. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Remove the four bolts.

Engine Mount

15. Using the jackstands, lower the front subframe.

RH mount

16. Remove the nut and detach the wiring harness.

Engine Mount

17. Remove the bolts, the studbolt and the engine mount.

Engine Mount

LH mount

18. Remove the nuts and detach the ground cables.

Engine Mount

19. Remove the bolt, the studbolts and the engine mount.

Engine Mount

    Engine Mount
    Special Tool(s) Support Bracket, Engine 303-639 3-Bar Engine Support Kit 303-F072 Alignment Tool, Subframe 502-004 ...

    Installation
    LH mount 1. Position the engine mount and install the bolt and studbolts. 2. Attach the ground cables and install the nuts. RH mount 3. Position the engine mount and install the bolts and studbolt ...

    Other materials:

    External Controls (Description and Operation)
    The transmission shift cable transfers the transmission operating mode from the gearshift lever to the automatic transmission (7003). The indicated position of the transmission floor mounted selector lever is transferred to the transmission through the cable ...

    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 ...

    Disassembly
    1. CAUTION: Do not place the cylinder head flat on the bench; the valves will bend. CAUTION: Before disassembly begins, mark the valve position on the face of each valve being removed. The valves must be re-installed into the same positions. Install the spec ...