Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Hydraulic Lash Adjusters

Removal

1. Remove the roller followers. For additional information, refer to Roller Followers in this section.

2. Remove the 16 hydraulic lash adjusters.

Hydraulic Lash Adjusters

3. Inspect the roller followers. For additional information, refer to Section.

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

    Installation
    1. Using the special tools, install the new intake valve stem seals. 2. Using the special tools, install the new exhaust valve stem seals. 3. Install the Valve Spring Compressor Spacer between the ...

    Roller Followers
    Special Tool(s) Compressor, Valve Spring 303-452 (T93P-6565-AR) Removal and Installation 1. Remove the LH and RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover LH and ...

    Other materials:

    Cleaning products
    For best results, use the following products or products of equivalent quality: Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42) Motorcraft Custom Bright Metal Cleaner (ZC-15) Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A) Motorcraft Dusting Cloth (ZC-24) Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and ...

    Rear Drive Halfshafts (Description and Operation)
    The rear wheel drive halfshaft system consists of and operates as follows: Halfshafts (4K138) transmit engine torque from the rear axle housing to the rear wheels. Halfshafts rotate at approximately one-third the speed of a driveshaft and do not cont ...

    Moulding - Rocker Panel
    Removal 1. Remove the front rocker panel moulding screw. 2. Remove the strip. 3. Remove the rear rocker panel moulding screw. 4. Remove the pin-type retainers and the rocker panel moulding. Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure. ...