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:

    Input Shaft and Bearing
    Special Tool(s) Input Shaft Seal Replacer 308-220 (T94P-7025-AH) Pinion Bearing Cone Remover 205-D002 (D79L-4621-A) or Equivalent Disassembly 1. Using the special tool and a press, remove the input bearing (7025). 2. Remove t ...

    Principles of Operation
    The vehicle has two module communications networks. The standard corporate protocol (SCP) which is an unshielded twisted pair cable (data bus plus, Circuit 914 [TN/OG] and data bus minus, Circuit 915 [PK/LB]), and the international standards organization ...

    Evaporator Core Housing
    Disassembly 1. Remove the evaporator core housing. For additional information, refer to Evaporator Core Housing in this section. 2. Remove the foam weather seal. 3. Remove the screws and remove the heater core. 4. Remove the screws and remove the A/C rec ...