Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Valve Tappets
Material

Removal
CAUTION: If removing more than one valve tappet, mark the components removed for correct location.
1. Remove the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Lower Intake Manifold in this section.
2. Remove the push rods. For additional information, refer to Push Rod .
3. Remove the eight valve tappets.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the tappet guide plate and retainer.
3. Remove the valve tappets.

Installation
1. NOTE: Lubricate the valve tappet with clean engine oil before installing.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Valve Springs
Special Tool(s)
Compressor, Valve Spring
303-163 (T81P-6513-A)
Material
Removal
1. Remove the LH and the RH valve covers. For additional information,
refer to Valve Cover-LH
and V ...
Camshaft
Material
Removal
1. Remove the valve tappets. For additional information, refer to Valve
Tappets in this section.
2. Remove the timing chain. For additional information, refer to Timing
Chain ...
Other materials:
Piston
Material
Item
Specification
Super Premium SAE 5W-20
Motor Oil
XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent
WSS-M2C153-
H
Disassembly
1. Press the piston pin out of the connecting rod and piston assembly.
2. Remove the connecting rod from the piston.
3. ...
Cooler - Fluid
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the power steering hoses.
3. Remove the bolt and routing bracket.
4. Remove the bolts and the power steering fluid cooler.
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Fill and ...
Steering System Symptom Definitions
Drift/Pull
Pull is a tugging sensation, felt by the hands on the steering wheel, that
must be overcome to keep the
vehicle going straight.
Drift describes what a vehicle with this condition does with hands off the
steering wheel.
A vehicle-related drift/p ...
