Mustang GT V8-4.6L SOHC VIN X (1998)
Exhaust Manifold: Service and Repair
Left Side
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove engine compartment brace from front fender aprons and dash panel.
3. Raise vehicle on hoist.
4. Remove dual converter Y pipe.
5. Disconnect steering shaft from steering gear.
6. Disconnect EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube.
7. Remove oil bypass filter.
8. Loosen the RH motor mount to sub-frame retaining nut.
9. Remove the LH motor mount to sub-frame retaining nut.
10. Raise engine using a safety stand and block of wood positioned under crankshaft pulley approximately 38 mm (1.5 inch).
11. Remove eight nuts retaining exhaust manifold to cylinder head and remove RH exhaust manifold
INSTALLATION
1. Clean mating surfaces of exhaust manifold and cylinder head.
2. Position exhaust manifold gasket and LH exhaust manifold to cylinder head and studs.
