Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Cylinder Head

Special Tool(s)

Compressor, Valve Spring (Exhaust Side) 303-567 (T97P-6565-AH)

Compressor, Valve Spring (Intake Side) 303-452 (T93P-6565-AR)
Holding Tool, Camshaft 303-446 (T93P-6256-AHR)
Compressor, Valve Spring, Air Operated 134-R0207 or equivalent
Installer, Valve Stem Oil Seal 303-383 (T91P-6571-A)

Material

Item Specification
Super Premium SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent WSS-M2C153- H
Engine (Disassembly)
Special Tool(s) Impact Slide Hammer 100-001 (T50T-100-A) Remover, Crankshaft Vibration Damper 303-009 (T58P-6316-D) Holding Tool, Crankshaft 303-448 (T93P ...

Disassembly
1. CAUTION: Do not place the cylinder head flat on the bench; the valves will bend. CAUTION: Before disassembly begins, mark the valve position on the face of each valve being removed. The valves mu ...

Other materials:

Camshaft Lobe Lift
Special Tool(s) Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent 1. Use a Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture to measure camshaft intake/exhaust lobe lift. Rotate the camshaft and subtract the lowest ...

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section. 3. Place a drain pan under the transmission fluid pan. 4. Drain transmission fluid. ...

Engine coolant check
Checking the Engine Coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the intervals listed in Scheduled Maintenance Information. Note: Make sure that the level is at the FULL COLD level or within the COLD FILL RANGE in the coolant res ...