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.

Hydraulic Lash Adjuster

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:

    Inspection and Verification
    1. Verify the customer concern by operating the engine to duplicate the condition. 2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical damage. Refer to the following chart. Visual Inspection Chart Mechanical Engine coolant leaks ...

    Assembly
    1. Lubricate the differential side gear thrust washers and the differential side gear journals, and assemble the washers to the gears. Use SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A. 2. Lub ...

    Instrument Cluster Self-Diagnostic Mode
    To enter the instrument cluster self-diagnostic mode, press and hold the instrument cluster SELECT/RESET button, turn the ignition switch to the RUN position, and then continue pressing the SELECT/RESET button (five seconds) until tESt is displayed in th ...