Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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 lash adjusters. For additional information, refer to Section.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Valve Seals
Special Tool(s)
Valve Spring Compressor
303-452 (T93P-6565-AR)
Valve Stem Seal Replacer
303-383 (T91P-6571-A)
Compressor, Valve Spring
(Exhaust)
303-567 (T97 ...
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. ...
Other materials:
Removal
CAUTION: Since the engine is not free-wheeling, if the crankshaft or
the camshafts are
moved in any manner during removal and installation, the crankshaft and the
camshafts must
be re-synchronized.
1. Remove the engine front cover. For additional informatio ...
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor - 3.8L
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information,
refer to Section.
2. Remove the camshaft position (CMP) sensor.
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the bolts and the sensor.
Installation
1. To install, reverse t ...
Engine Ignition (Description and Operation)
Eight separate ignition coils:
are controlled by the powertrain control module (PCM).
are mounted directly above each spark plug.
are controlled by the powertrain control module for correct firing
sequence.
The spark plug:
changes the high vo ...
