Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Assembly
1. Install the valve stem seals.
2. Install the valves and the valve springs.
3. CAUTION: Make sure the tool is seated correctly on the valve spring. Apply a small amount of air at a time. This will prevent the tool from shifting and causing damage to the cylinder head.
Install the air-operated spring compressor on the cylinder head.
4. Compress the valve spring compressor and install the key on the valves.
5. NOTE: LH is shown, RH is similar.
Install the camshafts.
- Lubricate the camshafts with clean engine oil.
6. Install the camshaft bearing cap assemblies.
7. Install the hydraulic lash adjusters.
8. Install the roller followers.
1. Install the special tool on the valve spring.
2. Compress the spring and install the roller follower.
9. Repeat the previous step for the remaining roller followers.
10. NOTE: LH tensioner is shown, RH tensioner is similar.
Install the tensioner.
11. CAUTION: Timing marks must be at 12 o'clock and indexed at 6 o'clock.
Install the camshaft sprockets and the chain as an assembly.
12. Install the special tool.
13. Install the camshaft spacer, washer and bolt, and hand-tighten the bolt.
14. Install the camshaft sprocket, washer and bolt, and hand-tighten the bolt.
15. Tighten the bolts in two stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten and additional 90 degrees.
16. Remove the special tool.
Disassembly
1. CAUTION: Do not place the cylinder head flat on the bench; the
valves will bend.
CAUTION: Before disassembly begins, mark the valve position on the face of each
valve being removed. The valves mu ...
Piston - Pin Connecting Rod, Floating Pin
Material
Item
Specification
SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Engine Oil
XO-5W20-QSP
WSS-M2C153-
H
Disassembly
1. Remove the clips.
2. Remove the piston pin from the piston ...
Other materials:
Connecting Rod - Bushing Diameter
1. Measure the inner diameter of the connecting rod bushing, if equipped.
Verify the diameter is
within specification.
Refer to the appropriate section in Group for the procedure.
If out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer
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Child Safety Seat Belt - Tether Anchor
Removal and Installation
Hard top only
1. Remove the package tray. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Remove the bolts and the tether anchor bracket.
Convertible only
3. NOTE: Rework the sheet metal to its original condition and structural
in ...
A/C Compressor and Clutch Assembly
NOTE: Internal A/C compressor components are not serviced separately.
The FS-10 A/C compressor
is serviced only as an assembly. The A/C clutch pulley, A/C clutch field coil
(19D798) and the shaft
seal are serviceable.
The FS-10 A/C compressor has the follo ...