Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Rocker Arms - Inspection

CAUTION: Do not attempt to true surfaces by grinding. Check the rocker arm pad, side rails and seat for excessive wear, cracks, nicks or burrs. Check the rocker arm seat bolt for stripped or broken threads. Install new components as ncessary or possible damage may occur.

1. Inspect the rocker arm push rod bore for nicks, scratches, scores or scuffs. Install new components as necessary. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.

Rocker Arms -Inspection

2. Inspect the pad at the valve end of the rocker arm for indications of scuffing or abnormal wear. If the pad is grooved, install a new rocker arm. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.

Push Rods - Cleaning

1. Clean the push rods (6565) in a suitable solvent. Blow out the oil passage in the push rods with compressed air.

    Sprockets
    1. WARNING: To avoid the possibility of personal injury or damage to the vehicle, do not operate the engine with the hood open until the fan blade has been examined for possible cracks and separ ...

    Push Rods - Inspection
    1. CAUTION: Do not attempt to straighten push rods. Check the ends of the push rods for nicks, grooves, roughness or excessive wear. Install new push rods as necessary. Refer to the appropriate se ...

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    Supplementary Restraints System
    PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION WARNING: Airbags do not inflate slowly or gently, and the risk of injury from a deploying airbag is the greatest close to the trim covering the airbag module. WARNING: All occupants of your vehicle, including the driver, should always p ...

    Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor - 4.6L
    Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Remove the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to Section. 3. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor. Disconnect the connect ...

    Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley - 4.6L (2V) and (4V)
    Removal and Installation Mach I 1. Remove the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to Section. Cobra 2. Remove the supercharger drive belt cover. 3. Rotate the supercharger belt tensioner clockwise and remove the supercharger belt. 4. Remov ...