Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal
CAUTION: Since the engine is not free-wheeling, timing procedures must be followed exactly or piston and valve damage can occur.
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. Disconnect the eight ignition coil electrical connectors.
4. Remove the bolts and the eight ignition coils.
5. NOTE: Use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the spark plug wells before removing the spark plugs.
Remove the spark plugs.
6. NOTE: Rotate the camshaft to the base circle of the camshaft lobe before removing the followers. Keep the roller followers in order when removing.
Using the special tool, remove the 16 roller followers.
- Rotate the crankshaft and camshaft as necessary.
7. Remove the bolts and the LH timing chain tensioner.
8. Remove the bolts and the RH timing chain tensioner.
9. Remove the LH and the RH timing chain tensioner arm from the dowel pins.
10. Remove the timing chains and the crankshaft sprocket.
11. Remove the timing chain guides.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the LH timing chain guide.
3. Remove the bolts.
4. Remove the RH timing chain guide.
12. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Install the special tool.
13. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Remove the bolt and the camshaft gear.
Timing Drive Components
Special Tool(s)
Compressor, Valve Spring
303-567 (T97P-6565-AH)
Holding Tool, Crankshaft
303-448 (T93P-6303-A)
Aligner, Camshaft Position
303-557 (T96T-6256-B) ...
Installation
1. CAUTION: The timing chain procedures must be followed exactly or
damage to the
valve and pistons will result.
Compress the tensioner plunger, using an edge of a vise.
2. While holding the ratch ...
Other materials:
Brake Booster - Hydro-Boost (Removal and Installation)
Special Tool(s)
Installer Set, Teflon Seal
211-D027 (D90P-3517-A) or
equivalent
Removal
WARNING: The power brake booster should not be carried by the
accumulator, nor
should it ever be dropped on the accumulator. Check the snap ring on th ...
Disassembly
1. Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing. For
additional information, refer
to Differential Case in this section.
2. Remove the bolts.
3. CAUTION: Do not damage the threads in the bolt holes.
Insert a punch in the bolt holes and d ...
Interior mirror
WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror when your vehicle is
moving.
Note: Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh
abrasives, fuel or other petroleum or ammonia based cleaning products.
You can adjust the interior mirror to your preference. Some ...