Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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 separation.

NOTE: Specifications show the expected minimum or maximum condition. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.

NOTE: If a component fails to meet the specifications, it is necessary to install a new component or refinish. If the component can be refinished, wear limits are provided as an aid to making a decision. A new component must be installed for any component that fails to meet specifications and cannot be refinished.

Inspect the timing chain/belt and the sprockets.

  • Install new components as necessary. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.

Sprockets

Rocker Arms - Cleaning

1. Clean all parts thoroughly. Make sure all oil passages are open.

2. Make sure oil passage in the push rod/valve tappet end of the rocker arm (6564) is open.

    Component Tests
    Engine Oil Leaks NOTE: When diagnosing engine oil leaks, the source and location of the leak must be positively identified prior to repair. Prior to carrying out this procedure, clean all sealin ...

    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 bro ...

    Other materials:

    Transmission (DISASSEMBLY)
    Special Tool(s) Slide Hammer 100-001 (T50T-100-A) Holding Fixture, Transmission 307-003 (T57L-500-B) Slide Hammer 307-005 (T59L-100-B) Remover, Transmission Fluid Seal 307-048 (T74P-77248-A) ...

    Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor
    Special Tool(s) Alignment Gauge, TR Sensor 307-351 (T97L-70010-A) Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Sectio ...

    Principles of Operation
    There are four main principles involved with the basic theory of operation: heat transfer latent heat of vaporization relative humidity effects of pressure Heat Transfer If two substances of different temperature are placed near each other, t ...