Ford Mustang Service Manual: Installation
Removal
CAUTION: Since the engine is not free-wheeling, if the crankshaft or the camshafts are moved in any manner during removal and installation, the crankshaft and the camshafts must be re-synchronized.
1. Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Front Cover in this section.
2. Remove the crankshaft sensor ring from the crankshaft.
3. CAUTION: Unless otherwise instructed, at no time when the timing chains are removed and the cylinder heads are installed is the crankshaft or the camshaft to be rotated. Severe piston and valve damage will occur.
Using the special tool, position the crankshaft as shown.
4. CAUTION: The camshaft timing marks must be correctly lined up or damage to the valves and pistons can occur.
NOTE:
The copper links on the timing chain may not line up with the timing marks on the sprockets.
Make sure the timing marks on the camshaft sprockets are correctly positioned. If necessary, turn the crankshaft one full turn clockwise to correctly position the sprockets.
5. NOTE
: LH shown; RH similar.
Remove the two bolts, the timing chain tensioner and tensioner arm.
6. CAUTION: Unless otherwise instructed, at no time when the timing chains are removed and the cylinder heads are installed is the crankshaft or the camshaft to be rotated. Severe piston and valve damage will occur.
Remove the LH and RH timing chains and the crankshaft sprocket.
Remove the special tool from the crankshaft.
- Remove the RH timing chain from camshaft sprocket.
- Remove the RH timing chain from the crankshaft sprocket.
- Remove the LH timing chain from the camshaft sprocket.
- Remove the LH timing chain and the crankshaft sprocket.
7. CAUTION: The bolts are different lengths and must be returned to their original location.
NOTE
: RH shown; LH similar.
Remove the bolts and the timing chain guides.
Removal
Removal
CAUTION: Since the engine is not free-wheeling, if the crankshaft or
the camshafts are
moved in any manner during removal and installation, the crankshaft and the
camshafts must
be re-synchr ...
Valve - Springs, Retainer and Valve Stem Seal
Engine
WARNING: Do not operate the engine with the hood open until the fan
blade has been first
examined for possible cracks and separation.
The 4.6L (4V) (281 CID) is a V-8 engine with the follow ...
Other materials:
Engine oil check
Note: Check the level before starting the engine.
Note: Make sure that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks.
1. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 10 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan.
3. Remov ...
Installation
Removal
1. Remove the differential housing cover (4033) and drain the rear axle
(4001). For additional
information, refer to Differential Housing Cover in this section.
2. CAUTION: Reinstall the differential pinion shaft (4211) and the bolt in
the different ...
Installation
Removal
CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical
charges. If exposed to
these charges, damage may result.
1. Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information,
refer to Section.
2. Remove the passenger air bag mo ...