Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Installation

1. Using the special tools, install the new intake valve stem seals.

Valve - Springs, Retainer and Valve Stem Seal

2. Using the special tools, install the new exhaust valve stem seals.

Valve - Springs, Retainer and Valve Stem Seal

3. Install the Valve Spring Compressor Spacer between the valve spring coils to protect the intake valve stem seal from damage.

Valve - Springs, Retainer and Valve Stem Seal

4. Using the special tool, install the intake valve spring, the spring retainer and the valve spring retainer keys.

Valve - Springs, Retainer and Valve Stem Seal

5. Install the Valve Spring Compressor Spacer between the valve spring coils to protect the intake valve stem seal from damage.

Valve - Springs, Retainer and Valve Stem Seal

6. Using the special tool, install the exhaust valve spring, the spring retainer and the valve spring retainer keys.

Valve - Springs, Retainer and Valve Stem Seal

7. Remove the compressed air hose from the cylinder.

8. Install the spark plugs. For additional information, refer to Section.

9. Install the roller followers. For additional information, refer to Roller Followers in this section.

    Removal
    1. Remove the roller followers. For additional information, refer to Roller Followers in this section. 2. Remove the spark plugs. For additional information, refer to Section . 3. Position the pist ...

    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. 3. Inspect the roller followers. For addit ...

    Other materials:

    Removal
    1. Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Intake Manifold-Upper in this section. 2. Disconnect the fuel line. For additional information, refer to Section. 3. Remove the coolant by-pass tube. For additional information, refer ...

    Sitting in the correct position
    WARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against yo ...

    Universal Joints
    The universal joints are: lubed-for-life design and require no lubrication. equipped with nylon thrust washers, located at each base of the bearing cup, which control end play, position the needle bearing and improve grease movement.   Item ...