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:
Bleeding - Components
Special Tool(s)
Worldwide Diagnostic System
(WDS)
418-F224, New Generation STAR (NGS)
Tester
418-F052, or equivalent scan
tool
NGS Flash Cable
418-F120 (007-00531) or
Equivalent
...
Headlamps
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 85 , Headlamps for schematic and
connector information.
Special Tool(s)
73III Automotive Meter or
equivalent
105-R0057
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer concern by operating the headlamps. ...
Connect
1. Install the A/C tube lock coupling spring.
2. Lubricate the inside of the coupling with PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil
(R-134a Systems) or
equivalent.
3. CAUTION: Use only the new O-ring seals. The use of any O-ring seals
other than
those specified in ...
