Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Camshaft
Material

Removal
1. Remove the valve tappets. For additional information, refer to Valve Tappets in this section.
2. Remove the timing chain. For additional information, refer to Timing Chain in this section.
3. Position the wire harness aside.

4. Remove the radiator fan and shroud assembly.

5. Remove the engine balance shaft drive gear from the camshaft.
1. Remove the camshaft key.
2. Remove the engine balance shaft drive gear.

6. Remove the camshaft.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the camshaft thrust plate.
3. Remove the spacer.
4. Remove the camshaft.

Installation
1. NOTE: Lubricate the camshaft with clean engine oil prior to installation.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Valve Tappets
Material
Removal
CAUTION: If removing more than one valve tappet, mark the
components removed for
correct location.
1. Remove the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to
Lo ...
Engine Dynamic Balance Shaft
Removal
1. Remove the timing chain (6268). For additional information, refer to
Timing Chain in this
section.
2. Disconnect and position the wire harness aside.
3. Remove the radiator fan and ...
Other materials:
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor - 4.6L
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information,
refer to Section.
2. Remove the bolts and position aside the power steering pump
reservoir.
3. Remove the camshaft position (CMP) sensor.
Disconnect ...
Installation
1. Using the special tools, install the new intake valve stem seals.
2. Using the special tools, install the new exhaust valve stem seals.
3. Install the Valve Spring Compressor Spacer between the valve spring coils
to protect the intake
valve stem seal f ...
Symptom Chart
Condition
Possible Sources
Action
Difficult
starting
Damaged ignition
system.
Damaged fuel
system.
Damaged starting
system.
Damaged charging
system/battery.
Burnt valve.
Worn piston.
Worn pi ...
