Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Camshaft

Material

Camshaft

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.

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4. Remove the radiator fan and shroud assembly.

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5. Remove the engine balance shaft drive gear from the camshaft.

1. Remove the camshaft key.

2. Remove the engine balance shaft drive gear.

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6. Remove the camshaft.

1. Remove the bolts.

2. Remove the camshaft thrust plate.

3. Remove the spacer.

4. Remove the camshaft.

Camshaft

Installation

1. NOTE: Lubricate the camshaft with clean engine oil prior to installation.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Camshaft

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