Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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 additional information, refer to Timing Drive Components in this section.
3. Install the special tool.
4. Remove the exhaust camshaft sprocket and the intake camshaft bolt, washer and spacer.
5. Remove the special tool.
6. Compress the tensioner and install a lock pin.
7. Remove the timing chain, the sprocket, and intake camshaft sprocket spacer.
8. NOTE: LH shown; RH similar.
Remove the bolts.
9. CAUTION: The outer bolts on the outer cam bearing cap (exhaust) are longer and must be returned to the same location or engine damage may occur.
NOTE: Identify the camshaft to cylinder head location. Caps are not interchangeable.
Remove the bolts and the camshaft bearing cap assemblies.
10. Remove the camshafts.
Camshaft
Special Tool(s)
Holding Tool, Camshaft
303-446 (T93P-6256-AHR)
Material
Item
Specification
Super Premium SAE 5W-20
Engine Oil
XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent
WSS-M2C153-
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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.
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Other materials:
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
effect on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
• You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times after
refueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel fr ...
Accelerator Pedal and Shaft
Removal and Installation
1. Push the accelerator cable nylon bushing out of the accelerator pedal and
shaft arm.
2. Remove the accelerator pedal and shaft.
Remove the nuts.
Remove the accelerator pedal and shaft.
3. To install, reverse the removal pro ...
Disassembly
1. Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing. For
additional information, refer
to Differential Case in this section.
2. Remove the 10 bolts.
3. CAUTION: Do not damage the threads in the bolt holes.
Insert a punch in the bolt holes, a ...
