Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Roller Followers

Special Tool(s)

Compressor, Valve Spring 303-452 (T93P-6565-AR)

Removal and Installation

1. Remove the LH and RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover LH and Valve Cover RH in this section.

2. Position the piston of the cylinder being repaired at the bottom of the stroke and camshaft lobe at base circle.

3. Using the special tool, compress the intake valve spring and remove the roller follower.

Roller Followers

4. Using the special tool, compress the exhaust valve spring and remove the roller follower.

Roller Followers

5. Repeat Steps 2, 3 and 4 to remove all the necessary roller followers. Inspect roller finger followers and camshafts. For additional information, refer to Section.

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

    Hydraulic Lash Adjusters
    Removal 1. Remove the roller followers. For additional information, refer to Roller Followers in this section. 2. Remove the 16 hydraulic lash adjusters. 3. Inspect the roller followers. For addit ...

    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- ...

    Other materials:

    Thermostat - 4.6L(2V)
    Material Item Specification Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B) (yellow color) WSS-M97B51- A1 Removal and Installation 1. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Dra ...

    Range Selection
    The transmission has six range positions: P, R, N, (D), 2 and 1. Park In the PARK position: there is no powerflow through the transmission. the parking pawl locks the output shaft to the case. the engine can be started. the ignition key can ...

    Evaporative Emission Canister
    Removal and Installation 1. WARNING: The evaporative emission system contains fuel vapor and condensed fuel vapor. Although not in large quantities, it still presents the danger of explosion or fire. Disconnect the battery ground cable from the bat ...