Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Rocker Arms - Inspection

CAUTION: Do not attempt to true surfaces by grinding. Check the rocker arm pad, side rails and seat for excessive wear, cracks, nicks or burrs. Check the rocker arm seat bolt for stripped or broken threads. Install new components as ncessary or possible damage may occur.

1. Inspect the rocker arm push rod bore for nicks, scratches, scores or scuffs. Install new components as necessary. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.

Rocker Arms -Inspection

2. Inspect the pad at the valve end of the rocker arm for indications of scuffing or abnormal wear. If the pad is grooved, install a new rocker arm. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.

Push Rods - Cleaning

1. Clean the push rods (6565) in a suitable solvent. Blow out the oil passage in the push rods with compressed air.

    Sprockets
    1. WARNING: To avoid the possibility of personal injury or damage to the vehicle, do not operate the engine with the hood open until the fan blade has been examined for possible cracks and separ ...

    Push Rods - Inspection
    1. CAUTION: Do not attempt to straighten push rods. Check the ends of the push rods for nicks, grooves, roughness or excessive wear. Install new push rods as necessary. Refer to the appropriate se ...

    Other materials:

    Piston Inspection
    Special Tool(s) Scraper, Piston Ring Groove 303-D033 (D81L-6002-D) or equivalent CAUTION: Do not use a caustic cleaning solution or a wire brush to clean the pistons or damage can occur. 1. Clean and inspect the (1) ring lands, (2) skirts, ...

    General Maintenance Information
    NOTE: This is a generic maintenance schedule for all Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. There may be items listed that do not apply to all vehicles. The Normal Schedule applies to operation of the vehicle under typical, everyday driving conditions. The ma ...

    Technical specifications
    Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications WARNING: When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel. Make ...