Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Cylinder Head

Special Tool(s)

	Compressor, Valve Spring (Exhaust Side) 303-567 (T97P-6565-AH)
	Compressor, Valve Spring (Intake Side) 303-452 (T93P-6565-AR)
	Holding Tool, Camshaft 303-446 (T93P-6256-AHR)
	Compressor, Valve Spring, Air Operated 134-R0207 or equivalent
	Installer, Valve Stem Oil Seal 303-383 (T91P-6571-A)

Material

Item	Specification
Super Premium SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent	WSS-M2C153- H

Engine (Disassembly)

Special Tool(s) Impact Slide Hammer 100-001 (T50T-100-A) Remover, Crankshaft Vibration Damper 303-009 (T58P-6316-D) Holding Tool, Crankshaft 303-448 (T93P ...

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 ...

Other materials:

Spark Plug - Inspection
1. Inspect the spark plug for a bridged gap. Check for deposit build-up closing the gap between the electrodes. Deposits are caused by oil or carbon fouling. Clean the spark plug. 2. Check for oil fouling. Check for wet, black deposits on th ...

Installation
1. Clean the A/C disc and field coil and pulley mounting surfaces. 2. CAUTION: Do not use air tools. The A/C clutch field coil can be easily damaged. Install the A/C clutch field coil. 1. Place the A/C clutch field coil on the A/C compressor with the A/C ...

Manual transmission
Using the Clutch Manual transmission vehicles have a starter interlock that prevents starting the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully pressed. To start the vehicle: 1. Make sure the parking brake is fully set. 2. Press the clutch pedal to the floor, then ...