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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    Special Operating Condition Requirements
    When towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier: Change engine oil and install a new oil filter every 4,800 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months. Change transfer case fluid every 96,000 km (60,000 miles). Change manual transmission fluid as required. ...

    Installation
    WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions and notes at the beginning of the removal procedure. 1. Install the passenger air bag module. 1. Position the passenger air bag module into the instrume ...

    Fuel Tank Draining
    Special Tool(s) Fuel Storage Tanker 164-R3202 or equivalent Fuel Tank Drain Hose 310-F013 WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly fla ...