Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Assembly
1. Install the valve stem seals.
2. Install the valves and the valve springs.
3. CAUTION: Make sure the tool is seated correctly on the valve spring. Apply a small amount of air at a time. This will prevent the tool from shifting and causing damage to the cylinder head.
Install the air-operated spring compressor on the cylinder head.
4. Compress the valve spring compressor and install the key on the valves.
5. NOTE: LH is shown, RH is similar.
Install the camshafts.
- Lubricate the camshafts with clean engine oil.
6. Install the camshaft bearing cap assemblies.
7. Install the hydraulic lash adjusters.
8. Install the roller followers.
1. Install the special tool on the valve spring.
2. Compress the spring and install the roller follower.
9. Repeat the previous step for the remaining roller followers.
10. NOTE: LH tensioner is shown, RH tensioner is similar.
Install the tensioner.
11. CAUTION: Timing marks must be at 12 o'clock and indexed at 6 o'clock.
Install the camshaft sprockets and the chain as an assembly.
12. Install the special tool.
13. Install the camshaft spacer, washer and bolt, and hand-tighten the bolt.
14. Install the camshaft sprocket, washer and bolt, and hand-tighten the bolt.
15. Tighten the bolts in two stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten and additional 90 degrees.
16. Remove the special tool.
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 mu ...
Piston - Pin Connecting Rod, Floating Pin
Material
Item
Specification
SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Engine Oil
XO-5W20-QSP
WSS-M2C153-
H
Disassembly
1. Remove the clips.
2. Remove the piston pin from the piston ...
Other materials:
Transporting the vehicle
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing
service or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your
roadside assistance service provider.
We recommend the use of a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment
to tow yo ...
Navigation controls
Type 1
WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use
extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off
the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation ...
Cleaning the windows and wiper blades
The windows and wiper blades should be cleaned regularly. If the wipers
do not wipe properly, substances on the vehicle’s glass or the wiper
blades may be the cause. These may include hot wax treatments used by
commercial car washes, water repellent coatings ...