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:

    Inspection and Verification
    1. Verify the customer concern is with the evaporative emission (EVAP) system. 2. Visually inspect for the following obvious signs of mechanical damage. Visual Inspection Chart Mechanical Fuel filler cap EVAP test port ...

    Vibration When Brakes are Applied
    For vibration concerns when brakes are applied, perform the following procedure. Visually inspect: tire condition and pressure. suspension bushings and ball joints. Correct as necessary. 1. Verify and isolate the concern. Brake roughness can be felt in: ...

    Gearshift Rail and Fork
    Disassembly and Assembly 1. Using a 5/32-inch drift and a hammer, remove and discard the split pin. Slide the shift fork from the shift rail. 2. Remove the gearshift fork inserts. 3. CAUTION: Support the shift rail to prevent damage to the parts. Positio ...