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.

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:

    Assembly
    1. CAUTION: 118 ml (4 oz) of the specified Ford Friction Modifier must be used in the axle. Lubricate each steel clutch plate and soak all friction plates for no less than 15 minutes. Use Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A or equivalent meeting Ford ...

    Installation
    1. Install the bearing. 1. Position the knuckle on the press. 2. Using the appropriate step plate adapter, press the bearing into the knuckle until the bearing clears the snap ring groove and bottoms out in the bore. 2. Install the snap ring. 3. CA ...

    Head restraints
    WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in or operate the vehicle, until the head restraint is placed in its proper position. The driver should never adjust the head restraint whil ...