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

Material

Valve Tappets

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.

Valve Tappets

Installation

1. NOTE: Lubricate the valve tappet with clean engine oil before installing.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Valve Tappets

    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 ...