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.

    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- ...

    Other materials:

    Link - Stabilizer Bar
    Removal CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number or an equivalent part must be installed, if i ...

    Parking Brake Cable Tension Release
    1. CAUTION: If any component in the parking brake system requires repair or if the rear axle housing (4010) is removed, the cable tension must be released. Place the parking brake control (2780) in the released position. 2. Remove the console. 3. W ...

    Power Steering (Description and Operation)
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