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.


5. Using the special tool, compress the intake valve spring.

6. NOTE: Valve stem seals should be visually inspected if new seals are not


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.


7. Using the special tool, compress the exhaust valve spring.

8. NOTE: Valve stem seals should be visually inspected if new seals are not


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.

Installation


    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. ...