Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal
CAUTION: Since the engine is not free-wheeling, timing procedures must be followed exactly or piston and valve damage can occur.
1. Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Front Cover in this section.
2. Remove the crankshaft sensor ring from the crankshaft.

3. Disconnect the eight ignition coil electrical connectors.

4. Remove the bolts and the eight ignition coils.

5. NOTE: Use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the spark plug wells before removing the spark plugs.
Remove the spark plugs.

6. NOTE: Rotate the camshaft to the base circle of the camshaft lobe before removing the followers. Keep the roller followers in order when removing.
Using the special tool, remove the 16 roller followers.
- Rotate the crankshaft and camshaft as necessary.

7. Remove the bolts and the LH timing chain tensioner.

8. Remove the bolts and the RH timing chain tensioner.

9. Remove the LH and the RH timing chain tensioner arm from the dowel pins.

10. Remove the timing chains and the crankshaft sprocket.
11. Remove the timing chain guides.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the LH timing chain guide.
3. Remove the bolts.
4. Remove the RH timing chain guide.

12. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Install the special tool.

13. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Remove the bolt and the camshaft gear.

Timing Drive Components
Special Tool(s)
Compressor, Valve Spring
303-567 (T97P-6565-AH)
Holding Tool, Crankshaft
303-448 (T93P-6303-A)
Aligner, Camshaft Position
303-557 (T96T-6256-B) ...
Installation
1. CAUTION: The timing chain procedures must be followed exactly or
damage to the
valve and pistons will result.
Compress the tensioner plunger, using an edge of a vise.
2. While holding the ratch ...
Other materials:
Index Card
Place an index card or a piece of paper between the weatherstrip and the
sealing surface, then close
the door. Slowly withdraw the index card or paper after the door is closed and
check the amount of
pressure on the weatherstrip. There should be a medium amo ...
Pinpoint Tests
PINPOINT TEST A: THE ENGINE DOES NOT CRANK AND THE
RELAY DOES CLICK
Test Step
Result / Action to Take
A1 CHECK THE VOLTAGE TO THE STARTER RELAY
YesGO to A2 .
No
REPAIR circuit 1050 (LG/VT) for an open. TEST the
system for normal operation. ...
Bypass Tube - 3.8L
Material
Item
Specification
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B)
(yellow color)
WSS-M97B51-
A1
Removal and Installation
1. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to Cooling
System Dra ...
