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:
Gearshift Rail Bushing
Special Tool(s)
Universal Puller Set
303-DS005 (D80L-100-A) or
equivalent
Installer, Shift Rail Bushing
308-244 (T96P-7025-F)
Slide Hammer
100-001 (T50T-100-A)
Disassembly and Assembly
1. Using the special tools, r ...
Symptom Chart
Condition
Possible Sources
Action
Difficult
starting
Damaged ignition
system.
Damaged fuel
system.
Damaged starting
system.
Damaged charging
system/battery.
Burnt valve.
Worn piston.
Worn pi ...
Fuel System (Description and Operation)
Component Location
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any
type when
working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are
always present
and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury ...
