Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Roller Followers
Special Tool(s)
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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.

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

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.
Hydraulic Lash Adjusters
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 ...
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-
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Other materials:
Transmission (Removal)
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. Remove the gearshift lever knob.
3. Remove the console panel gearshift plate. Lift the gearshift lever boot
over the gearshift lever.
4. Remove the bolts and the sh ...
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer
to Section.
2. Remove the engine air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information,
refer to Section.
3. Disconnect the vacuum hose and the idle air control (IAC) valve
elect ...
Tire Wear Chart
Wheel and tire NVH concerns are directly related to vehicle speed and are not
generally affected by
acceleration, coasting or decelerating. Also, out-of-balance wheel and tires can
vibrate at more than
one speed. A vibration that is affected by the engine ...

