Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Valve Seals
Special Tool(s)
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Valve Spring Compressor 303-452 (T93P-6565-AR) |
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Valve Stem Seal Replacer 303-383 (T91P-6571-A) |
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Compressor, Valve Spring (Exhaust) 303-567 (T97P- 6565-AH) |
Material
| Item | Specification |
| Super Premium SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP | WSS-M2C153- H |
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the roller followers. For additional information, refer to Camshaft Roller Follower in this section.
2. Remove the spark plug (12405) from the applicable cylinder.
3. Position the piston (6102) of the cylinder being serviced at the bottom of the stroke.
4. CAUTION: If air pressure has forced the piston to the bottom of the cylinder, any loss of air pressure will allow the valve to fall into the cylinder. If air pressure must be removed, support the valve prior to removal.
Use compressed air in the cylinder to hold both valves in position.
5. Using the special tool, compress the valve spring (6513).
6. NOTE: Valve stem seals should be visually inspected if not installing new seals.
Remove the valve stem seals.
1. Remove the valve spring retainer keys.
2. Remove the valve spring retainers.
3. Remove the valve springs.
4. Remove the valve stem seals.
7. NOTE: Lubricate the lip of the new seal with clean engine oil prior to installation.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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 ...
Hydraulic Lash Adjuster
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the roller followers. For additional information, refer to Camshaft
Roller Follower in this
section.
2. Remove the eight hydraulic lash adjusters.
3. Inspect the ...
Other materials:
Transmission (Removal)
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer
to Section.
2. Lift up on the clutch pedal and secure it in place.
3. Remove the gearshift lever knob (7213).
4. Remove the console panel gearshift plate. Lift the gearshift leve ...
Spark Plug - Inspection
1. Inspect the spark plug for a bridged gap.
Check for deposit build-up closing the gap between the electrodes.
Deposits are caused
by oil or carbon fouling.
Clean the spark plug.
2. Check for oil fouling.
Check for wet, black deposits on th ...
Air Conditioning (Description and Operation)
The A/C refrigerant system is a clutch cycling orifice tube type. The system
components are:
A/C compressor (19703)
A/C clutch (2884)
A/C condenser core (19712)
A/C evaporator core (19860)
suction accumulator (19C836)
connecting refrigerant lines
The ...
