Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Installation
1. NOTE: LH shown; RH similar.
Install the camshafts.
- Lubricate the camshafts with clean engine oil.
2. Install the camshaft bearing cap assemblies and tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
3. Install the bolts.
4. 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.
5. Remove the lockpin from the chain tensioner.
6. Install the special tool.
7. Install the camshaft spacer, washer and bolt and hand-tighten the bolt.
8. Install the camshaft sprocket, washer and bolt, and hand-tighten the bolt.
9. Tighten the bolts in two stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
10. Remove the special tool.
11. Install the left timing chain for the left side or both timing chains for the right side. For additional information, refer to Timing Drive Components in this section.
12. Install the roller followers. For additional information, refer to Roller Followers in this section.
Removal
1. Remove the roller followers. For additional information, refer to Roller
Followers in this section.
2. Remove the LH timing chain for the LH side and both timing chains for the RH
side. For
addi ...
Exhaust Manifold RH
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.
3. Remove the dual ...
Other materials:
Supercharger Cooling System Draining, Filling and
Bleeding
Draining
WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap while the engine is
operating or when the
cooling system is hot. Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage
to the cooling
system or engine or personal injury. To avoid having scalding hot ...
Sprockets
1. WARNING: To avoid the possibility of personal injury or damage
to the vehicle, do
not operate the engine with the hood open until the fan blade has been
examined for
possible cracks and separation.
NOTE: Specifications show the expected minimum or ma ...
Torque Converter Turbine to Pump Stator Interference
Check
1. NOTE: Front pump support may remain in front pump support and gear
during this test.
Position the torque converter with the pump drive up.
2. Install the front pump support to engage the mating splines of the front
pump support shaft on
the torque convert ...
