Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Installation
1. CAUTION: Timing chain procedures must be followed exactly or damage to the pistons or valves will result.
Compress the tensioner plunger, using a soft-jawed vise.
2. Install a retaining clip on the tensioner to hold the plunger in during installation.
- Remove the tensioner from the vise.
3. If the copper links are not visible, mark one link on one end and one link on the other end, and use as timing marks.
4. Install the timing chain guides.
5. Rotate the LH camshaft sprocket until the timing mark is approximately at the 12 o' clock position. Rotate the RH camshaft timing sprocket until the timing mark is approximately in the 11 o' clock position.
6. CAUTION: Unless otherwise instructed, at no time when the timing chains are removed and the cylinder heads are installed is the crankshaft or the camshaft to be rotated. Severe piston and valve damage will occur.
CAUTION: Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise only. Do not rotate past position shown or severe piston or valve damage will occur.
Using the special tool, position the crankshaft.
7. Remove the special tool.
8. Install the crankshaft sprocket with the flange facing forward.
9. NOTE: LH timing chain shown; RH similar.
Install the LH timing chain onto the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the one copper link on the timing chain with the slot on the crankshaft sprocket.
10. Verify the camshaft sprocket to copper link alignment.
11. NOTE: LH shown; RH similar.
Position the tensioner arms and tensioners, and install the bolts.
12. Remove the retaining clips from the timing chain tensioners.
13. Position the crankshaft sensor ring on the crankshaft.
14. Install the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Front Cover in this section.
Removal
CAUTION: Since the engine is not free-wheeling, if the crankshaft or the camshafts are moved in any manner during removal and installation, the crankshaft and the camshafts must be re-synchronized. ...Valve - Springs, Retainer and Valve Stem Seal
Special Tool(s) Compressor, Valve Spring 303-452 (T93P-6565-AR) Installer, Valve Stem Oil Seal 303-383 (T91P-6571-A) Compressor, Valve Spring 303-567 (T97P- ...Other materials:
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s
emission control system. This system is commonly known as the
on-board diagnostics system (OBD-II). The OBD-II system protects
the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet ...
Fuel Injectors
Removal
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any
type when
working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable mixtures are
always present
and can ignite. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal
in ...
Rear Bumper
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
1. Remove the rear bumper cover. For additional information, refer to Rear
Bumper Cover in this
section.
2. Remove the rear bumper cover isolator.
Vehicles with 4.6L engines
3. Remove the bolts and the exhaust outlet pip ...