Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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 in this section.
3. Position the wire harness aside.

4. Remove the radiator fan and shroud assembly.

5. Remove the engine balance shaft drive gear from the camshaft.
1. Remove the camshaft key.
2. Remove the engine balance shaft drive gear.

6. Remove the camshaft.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the camshaft thrust plate.
3. Remove the spacer.
4. Remove the camshaft.

Installation
1. NOTE: Lubricate the camshaft with clean engine oil prior to installation.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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
Lo ...
Engine Dynamic Balance Shaft
Removal
1. Remove the timing chain (6268). For additional information, refer to
Timing Chain in this
section.
2. Disconnect and position the wire harness aside.
3. Remove the radiator fan and ...
Other materials:
Manual Transmission
The TR3650 five-speed manual transmission features the following:
The fifth speed gear functions as an overdrive gear.
The forward gears are synchronized and helical cut.
The reverse gear operates through a constant-mesh, fully
synchronized system.
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Spark Plug Wire
Special Tool(s)
Remover, Spark Plug Wire
303-106 (T74P-6666A)
Material
Item
Specification
Silicone Brake Caliper Grease
and Dielectric Compound
D7AZ-19A331-A or equivalent
ESE-M1C171-
A
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: ...
Exhaust System (Diagnosis and Testing)
Symptom Chart
Condition
Possible Sources
Action
Noisy or
leaking
exhaust
Broken or loose
clamps, hangers or
isolators.
Punctures in the muffler
(5230).
Broken, loose or
missing exhaust
manifold fa ...
