Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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 Valve Cover RH in this section.
2. Rotate the crankshaft until the piston for the valve being worked on is at the top of its stroke with both the intake valve and the exhaust valve closed.
3. Hold the valve in the cylinder head.
- Remove the spark plug. For additional information, refer to Section.
- Apply a minimum of 965 kPa (140 psi) of compressed air into the cylinder.
4. CAUTION: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in the same position. Mark the components for location.
NOTE: If a valve drops into the cylinder, remove the cylinder head. For additional information, refer to Cylinder Head LH or Cylinder Head RH in this section.
Remove the rocker arms.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the rocker arms.
5. Using the special tool, compress the valve springs.
6. Remove the valve spring assembly.
1. Remove the valve spring retainer key.
2. Remove the valve spring retainer.
3. Remove the valve spring.
4. Remove and discard the valve stem seal and spring seat assembly.
7. Inspect the components. For additional information, refer to Section.
Installation
1. NOTE: Lubricate the parts with clean engine oil.
To install, reverse the removal procedure. Tighten the rocker arm bolts in two stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
Push Rod
Removal CAUTION: Mark the components removed for correct location. 1. Remove the rocker arms (6564). For additional information, refer to Rocker Arm in this section. 2. Remove the push rods (656 ...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 Lo ...Other materials:
Pedal and Bracket
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301).
2. Remove the stoplight switch retaining pin.
3. Slide the stoplight switch (13480) and booster push rod from the brake
pedal pin.
4. Remove the brake pedal bracket retaining bolt.
5. Remove the ...
A/C Compressor and Clutch Assembly
NOTE: Internal A/C compressor components are not serviced separately.
The FS-10 A/C compressor
is serviced only as an assembly. The A/C clutch pulley, A/C clutch field coil
(19D798) and the shaft
seal are serviceable.
The FS-10 A/C compressor has the follo ...
Supercharger Cooling System Flushing
1. WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap while the engine is
operating or
when the cooling system is hot. Failure to follow these instructions can result
in damage
to the cooling system or engine or personal injury. To avoid having scalding hot
cool ...