Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Rocker Arm
Removal
CAUTION: If removing more than one rocker arm (6564), mark the components removed for correct location.
1. Remove the valve covers. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover-LH and Valve Cover RH in this section.
2. Remove the rocker arm assembly.
- Remove the bolt.
Installation
1. Install the rocker arms, tighten the bolts in two stages.
- Stage 1: tighten to 5 Nm (44-lb-in).
- Stage 2: tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
2. Install the valve covers. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover-LH and Valve Cover RH in this section.
Installation
1. CAUTION: In order to prevent foreign material from contaminating
the engine block
or the engine front cover it is necessary to seal the coolant and oil
passages of both
components. Failure to ...
Push Rod
Removal
CAUTION: Mark the components removed for correct location.
1. Remove the rocker arms (6564). For additional information, refer to
Rocker Arm in this section.
2. Remove the push rods (656 ...
Other materials:
Transmission (Removal)
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. Remove the gearshift lever knob.
3. Remove the console panel gearshift plate. Lift the gearshift lever boot
over the gearshift lever.
4. Remove the bolts and the sh ...
Component Tests
Battery-Load Test
1. With the engine running, turn the A/C on, the blower motor on high
speed and the headlamps
on high beam.
2. Increase the engine speed to approximately 2,000 rpm. The voltage
should increase a minimum
of 0.5 volt above the ba ...
Safety Precautions
WARNING: Never run the engine with one wheel off the ground, for
example, when
changing a tire. The wheel(s) resting on the ground could cause the vehicle to
move.
WARNING: The tire and wheel must always be correctly matched. It is very
important to
determ ...
