Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Hydraulic Lash Adjusters
Removal
1. Remove the roller followers. For additional information, refer to Roller Followers in this section.
2. Remove the 16 hydraulic lash adjusters.

3. Inspect the roller followers. For additional information, refer to Section.
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Installation
1. Using the special tools, install the new intake valve stem seals.
2. Using the special tools, install the new exhaust valve stem seals.
3. Install the Valve Spring Compressor Spacer between the ...
Roller Followers
Special Tool(s)
Compressor, Valve Spring
303-452 (T93P-6565-AR)
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the LH and RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to
Valve Cover LH and
...
Other materials:
Disassembly
1. Remove the retaining ring above fifth gear.
2. CAUTION: Hand tighten the special tool to prevent gear damage.
CAUTION: Support the output shaft while using the press to prevent
damage to the
shaft or gears.
Using the special tool, press fifth gear, the s ...
Starter Drive and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection
1. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to Starter
Motor-3.8L or Starter
Motor-4.6L in this section.
2. Check the wear patterns on the starter drive gear and the flywheel ring
gear . If the wear pattern
is normal, install the sta ...
Output Shaft
Special Tool(s)
Pinion Bearing Cone Remove
205-D002 (D79L-4621-A) or
Equivalent
Spiral Snap Ring Replacer
308-096 (T85P-7025-A)
Disassembly
1. Using the special tool and a press, remove the third/fourth gear
synchronizer asse ...
