Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Valve Tappets
Material

Removal
CAUTION: If removing more than one valve tappet, mark the components removed for correct location.
1. Remove the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Lower Intake Manifold in this section.
2. Remove the push rods. For additional information, refer to Push Rod .
3. Remove the eight valve tappets.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the tappet guide plate and retainer.
3. Remove the valve tappets.

Installation
1. NOTE: Lubricate the valve tappet with clean engine oil before installing.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Valve Springs
Special Tool(s)
Compressor, Valve Spring
303-163 (T81P-6513-A)
Material
Removal
1. Remove the LH and the RH valve covers. For additional information,
refer to Valve Cover-LH
and V ...
Camshaft
Material
Removal
1. Remove the valve tappets. For additional information, refer to Valve
Tappets in this section.
2. Remove the timing chain. For additional information, refer to Timing
Chain ...
Other materials:
Overdrive Servo
Special Tool(s)
Remover/Installer, Servo
Piston
307-251 (T92P-70023-A)
Removal
1. Remove the main control valve body. For additional information, refer
to Main Control Valve
Body in this section.
2. NOTE: If the tool is not available, e ...
Switch - Key-In-Ignition Warning
Removal
1. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
1. Insert the ignition key and turn to the RUN position.
2. Insert a punch in the access hole of the steering column and
press the release tab while
pulling out the ignition switch lock cy ...
Engine (Removal)
Special Tool(s)
Lifting Bracket Set, Engine
303-D095 (D94L-6001-A) or
equivalent
Spreader Bar
303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) or
equivalent
Heavy Duty Floor Crane
014-00071 or equivalent
Removal
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