Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Camshaft Roller Follower

Special Tool(s)

Compressor, Valve Spring (Intake) 303-452 (T93P-6565-AR)
Compressor, Valve Spring (Exhaust) 303-567 (T97P-6565-AH)

Removal

1. Remove the valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover LH or Valve Cover RH in this section.

2. Position the piston of the cylinder being serviced at the bottom of the stroke and the camshaft lobe at base circle.

3. Using the special tool compress the intake valve spring.

Camshaft Roller Follower

4. Remove the roller follower from the intake valve.

Camshaft Roller Follower

5. Using the special tool compress the exhaust valve spring.

Camshaft Roller Follower

6. Remove the camshaft roller follower from the exhaust valve.

Camshaft Roller Follower

7. Repeat Steps 2, 3 and 4 to remove all the necessary roller followers. Inspect roller finger followers and camshafts. For additional information, refer to Section.

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

    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 ...

    Camshaft
    Removal and Installation 1. Remove the timing chains. For additional information, refer to Timing Drive Components in this section. 2. Remove the roller followers. For additional information, refer ...

    Other materials:

    Transmission Drive Cycle Test
    NOTE: Always drive the vehicle in a safe manner according to driving conditions and obey all traffic laws. NOTE: The Transmission Drive Cycle Test must be followed exactly. Malfunctions must occur four times consecutively for shift error DTC code to be set, ...

    Assembly
    1. NOTE: Universal joint service kits are to be installed as complete assemblies only. Do not mix components from other U-joint kits. Install the bearing cup. 1. Start a new bearing cup into the driveshaft yoke. Check the needle bearings for correct po ...

    Output Shaft
    Special Tool(s) Remover, Drive Pinion Bearing Cone 205-D002 (D79L-4621-A) or equivalent Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing Cone 205-011 (T57L-4621-B) ...