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:

    Exhaust Manifold LH
    Removal and Installation 1. Position the steering wheel straight ahead and lock the column. 2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section. 3. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section. 4. Remove ...

    Material
    Item Specification Threadlock and Sealer E0AZ-19554-AA WSK-M2G351-A5 (type II) Shoulder Bolt Kit F5ZZ-76539A04-A - NOTE: Before starting the adjustment process, inspect the top for damage, make sure that the door window glass ...

    Supercharger Cooling (Diagnosis and Testing)
    Special Tool(s) Pressure Test Kit 014-R1072 or equivalent Battery/Antifreeze Tester 014-R1060 or equivalent Material Item Specification Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant VC-4-A (in Oregon VC-5, in Canada C ...