Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Roller Followers

Special Tool(s)

 Compressor, Valve Spring 303-452 (T93P-6565-AR)

Removal and Installation

1. Remove the LH and RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover LH and Valve Cover RH in this section.

2. Position the piston of the cylinder being repaired at the bottom of the stroke and camshaft lobe at base circle.

3. Using the special tool, compress the intake valve spring and remove the roller follower.

Roller Followers

4. Using the special tool, compress the exhaust valve spring and remove the roller follower.

Roller Followers

5. Repeat Steps 2, 3 and 4 to remove all the necessary roller followers. Inspect roller finger followers and camshafts. For additional information, refer to Section.

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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    Removal 1. Remove the roller followers. For additional information, refer to Roller Followers in this section. 2. Remove the 16 hydraulic lash adjusters. 3. Inspect the roller followers. For addit ...

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