Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Hydraulic Lash Adjuster
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the roller followers. For additional information, refer to Camshaft Roller Follower in this section.
2. Remove the eight hydraulic lash adjusters.

3. Inspect the lash adjusters. For additional information, refer to Section.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Valve Seals
Special Tool(s)
Valve Spring Compressor
303-452 (T93P-6565-AR)
Valve Stem Seal Replacer
303-383 (T91P-6571-A)
Compressor, Valve Spring
(Exhaust)
303-567 (T97 ...
Camshaft Roller Follower
Special Tool(s)
Compressor, Valve Spring
(Intake)
303-452 (T93P-6565-AR)
Compressor, Valve Spring
(Exhaust)
303-567 (T97P-6565-AH)
Removal
1. Remove the valve cover. ...
Other materials:
Removal
1. Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to
Upper Intake Manifold in
this section.
2. Partially drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to
Section.
3. Relieve the fuel system pressure. For additional i ...
Torque Converter Impeller to Pump Stator Interference
Check
1. NOTE: Front pump support may remain in front pump support and gear
during this test.
Position the front pump support with the splines up.
2. Mount the torque converter on the front pump support with the splines on
the one-way clutch
inner race, engaging t ...
Changing the wiper blades
1. Pull the wiper blade and arm away
from the glass.
2. Squeeze the locking tabs to release
the blade from the arm and pull the
blade away from the arm to remove it.
3. Attach the new blade to the arm
and snap it into place.
Replace wiper blades at least onc ...
