Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Camshaft
Material
Removal
1. Remove the valve tappets. For additional information, refer to Valve Tappets in this section.
2. Remove the timing chain. For additional information, refer to Timing Chain in this section.
3. Position the wire harness aside.
4. Remove the radiator fan and shroud assembly.
5. Remove the engine balance shaft drive gear from the camshaft.
1. Remove the camshaft key.
2. Remove the engine balance shaft drive gear.
6. Remove the camshaft.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the camshaft thrust plate.
3. Remove the spacer.
4. Remove the camshaft.
Installation
1. NOTE: Lubricate the camshaft with clean engine oil prior to installation.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Valve Tappets
Material
Removal
CAUTION: If removing more than one valve tappet, mark the
components removed for
correct location.
1. Remove the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to
Lo ...
Engine Dynamic Balance Shaft
Removal
1. Remove the timing chain (6268). For additional information, refer to
Timing Chain in this
section.
2. Disconnect and position the wire harness aside.
3. Remove the radiator fan and ...
Other materials:
Removal
1. Drain the engine cooling system.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
3. Disconnect the fuel line.
4. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the water outlet connector.
5. Disconnect and remove the upper radiator hose.
6. Disconnect the acce ...
Recreational towing
Note: Do not tow with the Shelby GT500 model. It cannot tow a trailer.
Note: Do not exceed the trailer weight for your vehicle configuration
listed in the chart below.
Note: Make sure to take into consideration trailer frontal area. Do not
exceed 12 feet2 (1 ...
Cylinder Head
Special Tool(s)
Compressor, Valve Spring
(Exhaust Side)
303-567 (T97P-6565-AH)
Compressor, Valve Spring
(Intake Side)
303-452 (T93P-6565-AR)
Holding Tool, Camshaft
303-446 (T93P-6256-AHR)
Compressor, ...
