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 ...

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    External Controls (Diagnosis and Testing)
    Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 37 , Shift Lock for schematic and connector information. Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 29 , Transmission Control for schematic and connector information. Special Tool(s) 73 Digital Multimeter 105-R0051 or equivalent ...

    Spark Plug - Inspection
    1. Inspect the spark plug for a bridged gap. Check for deposit build-up closing the gap between the electrodes. Deposits are caused by oil or carbon fouling. Clean the spark plug. 2. Check for oil fouling. Check for wet, black deposits on th ...

    Principles of Operation
    NOTE: Battery power and ground must be remove before disconnecting the GEM connectors to avoid setting false codes. Power Locks Operation The power locks feature allows the customer to lock and unlock the doors via momentary switches located on t ...