Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal

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

2. Remove the LH timing chain for the LH side and both timing chains for the RH side. For additional information, refer to Timing Drive Components in this section.

3. Install the special tool.

Camshaft

4. Remove the exhaust camshaft sprocket and the intake camshaft bolt, washer and spacer.

Camshaft

5. Remove the special tool.

Camshaft

6. Compress the tensioner and install a lock pin.

Camshaft

7. Remove the timing chain, the sprocket, and intake camshaft sprocket spacer.

Camshaft

8. NOTE: LH shown; RH similar.

Remove the bolts.

Camshaft

9. CAUTION: The outer bolts on the outer cam bearing cap (exhaust) are longer and must be returned to the same location or engine damage may occur.

NOTE: Identify the camshaft to cylinder head location. Caps are not interchangeable.

Remove the bolts and the camshaft bearing cap assemblies.

Camshaft

10. Remove the camshafts.

Camshaft

    Camshaft
    Special Tool(s) Holding Tool, Camshaft 303-446 (T93P-6256-AHR) Material Item Specification Super Premium SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent WSS-M2C153- ...

    Installation
    1. NOTE: LH shown; RH similar. Install the camshafts. Lubricate the camshafts with clean engine oil. 2. Install the camshaft bearing cap assemblies and tighten the bolts in the sequence shown. ...

    Other materials:

    Installation
    1. NOTE: If the lower intake manifold is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure t ...

    Supercharger Cooling (Diagnosis and Testing)
    Special Tool(s) Pressure Test Kit 014-R1072 or equivalent Battery/Antifreeze Tester 014-R1060 or equivalent Material Item Specification Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant VC-4-A (in Oregon VC-5, in Canada C ...

    Cabin air filter
    Note: Make sure you have a cabin air filter installed at all times. This prevents foreign objects from entering the system. Running the system without a filter in place could result in degradation or damage to the system. Your vehicle is equipped with a cabi ...