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:

    Identification Tags
    All vehicles are equipped with a Vehicle Certification Label, located on the driver side door lock post. For correct transmission identification, refer to the code in the space marked TR. For model, service ID level or build date information, refer ...

    Component Tests
    Battery-Load Test 1. With the engine running, turn the A/C on, the blower motor on high speed and the headlamps on high beam. 2. Increase the engine speed to approximately 2,000 rpm. The voltage should increase a minimum of 0.5 volt above the ba ...

    Disassembly
      1. CAUTION: Hand tighten the special tool to prevent gear damage. CAUTION: Support the output shaft while using the press to prevent damage to the shaft or gears. Using the special tool and a press, remove first gear, the output shaft rear bearing ...