Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Push Rods - Inspection
1. CAUTION: Do not attempt to straighten push rods.
Check the ends of the push rods for nicks, grooves, roughness or excessive wear. Install new push rods as necessary. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.
- The push rods can be checked for straightness while they are installed in the engine by rotating them with the valve closed.
- They also can be checked using a Dial Indicator with Bracketry.
2. If the push rod is bent beyond specifications, install a new push rod. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.
Camshaft Journal -Diameter
1. Measure each camshaft journal diameter in two directions.
- If out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.
Camshaft Journal -Clearance, Push Rod Engines, Micrometer Method
1. NOTE: The camshaft journals must meet specifications before checking camshaft journal clearance.
Measure each camshaft bearing (6261) in two directions.
- Subtract the camshaft journal diameter from the camshaft bearing diameter.
Rocker Arms - Inspection
CAUTION: Do not attempt to true surfaces by grinding. Check the rocker arm pad, side rails and seat for excessive wear, cracks, nicks or burrs. Check the rocker arm seat bolt for stripped or bro ...Camshaft Journal - Clearance, Plastigage Method
Special Tool(s) Plastigage 303-D031 (D81L-6002-B) or equivalent NOTE: The camshaft journals must meet specifications before checking camshaft journal clearance. 1. Remove the camsh ...Other materials:
Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe - 4.6L (4V)
Removal and Installation
Cobra
1. Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor.
All vehicles
2. Disconnect the vacuum hose.
3. Disconnect the breather hose.
NOTE: Cobra shown, Mach I similar.
4. Loosen the clamps and remove the air cleaner outle ...
Fuel Line Fittings - Push Connect
Special Tool(s)
Disconnect Tool, Spring Lock
Coupling
310-S039 (T90T-9550-S)
Material
Item
Specification
SAE 5W-20 Super Premium
Blend Motor Oil
XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent
WSS-M2C153-
H
Disconnect
WARNING: Do not smoke ...
Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator
The upper portion of the vehicle certification (VC) label contains the
manufacturer name, the month
and year of manufacture, the certification statement and the VIN. It also
includes gross vehicle weight
ratings (GVWR). The VC label is located on the left- ...