Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Valve Spring Strength
Special Tool(s)
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Pressure Gauge, Valve/Clutch Spring 303-006 (TOOL-6513-DD) or equivalent |
1. Use a Valve/Clutch Spring Pressure Gauge to check the valve spring for correct strength at the specified valve spring length.
- Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.
- If out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.

Valve Stem to Valve Guide Clearance
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or
equivalent
Clearance Gauge, Valve Guide
303-004 (TOOL-6505-E) or
equivalent
NOTE: Valve ...
Valve - Seat Inspection
Valve and Seat Refacing Measurements
CAUTION: After grinding valves or valve seats, check valve
clearance.
1. Check the valve head and seat.
Check valve angles.
Check margin width.
Refer t ...
Other materials:
Safety Belt Buckle - Rear Seat
Removal
1. Remove the rear seat cushion.
2. Remove the bolt and the safety belt buckle.
Installation
1. NOTE: LH and RH rear seat safety belt buckles have different anchor
plates. Make sure correct
part is used when installing buckle and anchor plate in th ...
Air Conditioning Line (Peanut) Fitting
Disconnect
1. CAUTION: Support the female fitting with a wrench to prevent the
tubes from
twisting.
Remove the nut from the peanut fitting.
2. Pull the peanut fitting apart.
3. CAUTION: Do not use metal tools to remove the O-ring seal. They can
cause axi ...
1-2 Accumulator
Removal
1. Compress the 1-2 accumulator cover and remove the accumulator piston
retaining ring.
2. NOTE: Note the location of the 1-2 accumulator springs for
reference during assembly.
Remove the 1-2 accumulator.
1. Remove the 1-2 accumulator cover.
2. ...

