Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Thermostat - 4.6L(4V)
Material
Item | Specification |
Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B) (yellow color) | WSS-M97B51- A1 |
Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in neutral, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
3. Remove the thermostat housing bolts.
4. Remove the coolant thermostat.
1. Separate the thermostat housing.
2. Remove the coolant thermostat and the O-ring seal.
- Inspect the O-ring seal. Install a new seal, if necessary.
5. NOTE: The thermostat is indexed and must be returned to the original location.
NOTE: Make sure the new O-ring seal is secure around the thermostat.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
6. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
Thermostat - 4.6L(2V)
Material
Item
Specification
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B)
(yellow color)
WSS-M97B51-
A1
Removal and Installation
1. Drain the engine coola ...
Bypass Tube - 3.8L
Material
Item
Specification
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B)
(yellow color)
WSS-M97B51-
A1
Removal and Installation
1. Drain the engine coola ...
Other materials:
Assembly
1. Lubricate the differential side gear thrust washers and the differential
side gear journals, and
assemble the washers to the gears.
Use SAE 75W-140 High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-19580-B or
equivalent
meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A ...
Diagnostics
Special Tool(s)
Transmission Fluid Pressure
Gauge
307-004 (T57L-77820-A)
Air Test Plate, Transmission
307-246 (T92P-7006-A)
Alignment Gauge, TR Sensor
307-351 (T97L-70010-A)
Breakout Box, EEC-V Control
S ...
Fuel Injectors
Material
Item
Specification
SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent
WSS-M2C153-
H
Removal and Installation
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any
type when
working on or near ...