Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Hydraulic Lash Adjusters

Removal

1. Remove the roller followers. For additional information, refer to Roller Followers in this section.

2. Remove the 16 hydraulic lash adjusters.

Hydraulic Lash Adjusters

3. Inspect the roller followers. For additional information, refer to Section.

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

    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 ...

    Roller Followers
    Special Tool(s) Compressor, Valve Spring 303-452 (T93P-6565-AR) Removal and Installation 1. Remove the LH and RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover LH and ...

    Other materials:

    Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor - Cobra
    Removal and Installation 1. Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor. 2. Disconnect the breather hose. 3. Disconnect the vacuum hose. 4. Loosen the clamps and remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. 5. CAUTION: The mass air flow (MAF) sensor ho ...

    Transmission (Removal)
    1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Remove the gearshift lever knob. 3. Remove the console panel gearshift plate. Lift the gearshift lever boot over the gearshift lever. 4. Remove the bolts and the sh ...

    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 ...