Ford Mustang Service Manual: Removal
Removal
1. Remove the roller followers. For additional information, refer to Roller Followers in this section.
2. Remove the spark plugs. For additional information, refer to Section .
3. Position the piston of the cylinder being serviced at the bottom of the stroke.
4. CAUTION: If air pressure has forced the piston to the bottom of the cylinder any loss of air pressure will allow the valve to fall into the cylinder. If air pressure must be removed support the valve prior to removal.
Use compressed air in the cylinder to hold both valves in position.
5. Using the special tool, compress the intake valve spring.
6. NOTE
: Valve stem seals should be visually inspected if new seals are not installed.
Remove the valve spring retainer keys, the valve spring retainer, the valve spring and the valve stem seal.
7. Using the special tool, compress the exhaust valve spring.
8. NOTE
: Valve stem seals should be visually inspected if new seals are not installed.
Remove the valve spring retainer keys, the valve spring retainer, the valve spring and the valve stem seal.
Valve - Springs, Retainer and Valve Stem Seal
Engine WARNING: Do not operate the engine with the hood open until the fan blade has been first examined for possible cracks and separation. The 4.6L (4V) (281 CID) is a V-8 engine with the follow ...Installation
Removal 1. Remove the roller followers. For additional information, refer to Roller Followers in this section. 2. Remove the spark plugs. For additional information, refer to Section . 3. Position ...Other materials:
Camshaft Runout
Engine (Diagnosis and Testing)
Special Tool(s)
Commercially Available
Leakdown Tester
Quick Disconnect Compression
Tester
134-R0212 or equivalent
Dial Indicator Gauge Adapter
303-007 (TOOL-6565-AB) or
equivalent
Di ...
Timing Drive Components
Engine
WARNING: Do not operate the engine with the hood open until the fan
blade has been first
examined for possible cracks and separation.
The 4.6L (4V) (281 CID) is a V-8 engine with the following features:
dual overhead camshafts
four valves per cyl ...
Drive Pinion
Rear Drive Axle and Differential
The axle housing assembly consists of a cast center section with two
steel tube assemblies and
a stamped differential housing cover (4033). The differential housing cover
uses silicone sealant
as a gasket.
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