Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Installation

1. NOTE: LH shown; RH similar.

Install the camshafts.

  • Lubricate the camshafts with clean engine oil.

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2. Install the camshaft bearing cap assemblies and tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.

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3. Install the bolts.

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4. CAUTION: Timing marks must be at 12 o'clock and indexed at 6 o'clock.

Install the camshaft sprockets and the chain as an assembly.

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5. Remove the lockpin from the chain tensioner.

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6. Install the special tool.

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7. Install the camshaft spacer, washer and bolt and hand-tighten the bolt.

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8. Install the camshaft sprocket, washer and bolt, and hand-tighten the bolt.

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9. Tighten the bolts in two stages:

  • Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  • Tighten an additional 90 degrees.

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10. Remove the special tool.

11. Install the left timing chain for the left side or both timing chains for the right side. For additional information, refer to Timing Drive Components in this section.

12. Install the roller followers. For additional information, refer to Roller Followers in this section.

    Removal
    1. Remove the roller followers. For additional information, refer to Roller Followers in this section. 2. Remove the LH timing chain for the LH side and both timing chains for the RH side. For addi ...

    Exhaust Manifold RH
    Removal and Installation 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section. 3. Remove the dual ...

    Other materials:

    Door - Air Inlet Duct
    Removal 1. Remove the evaporator core housing. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Disconnect the vacuum line. 3. Remove the screws and remove the duct. Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.   ...

    Installation
    1. Install a new upper intake manifold gasket. 2. NOTE: Refer to the location note made during removal and make sure the bolts are installed in the correct locations. Install the upper intake manifold. Tighten the bolts in two stages in the sequence shown ...

    Valve Spring Strength
    Special Tool(s) Pressure Gauge, Valve/Clutch Spring 303-006 (TOOL-6513-DD) or equivalent 1. Use a Valve/Clutch Spring Pressure Gauge to check the valve spring for correct strength at the specified valve spring length. Refer to the appr ...