2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual GENERAL PROCEDURES 
Rocker Arms —
Inspection 
 CAUTION: Do not attempt to true surfaces by grinding. Check the rocker arm pad, side 
rails and seat for excessive wear, cracks, nicks or burrs. Check

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual GENERAL PROCEDURES 
Push Rods —
Cleaning 
1. Clean the push rods (6565) in a suitable solvent. Blow out the oil passage in the push rods with  compressed air. 
SECTION 303-
00: Engine System — Gen

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual GENERAL PROCEDURES 
Push Rods —
Inspection 
1.  CAUTION: Do not attempt to straighten push rods. 
Check the ends of the push rods for nicks, grooves, roughness or excessive wear. Install new 
push r

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual GENERAL PROCEDURES 
Camshaft Journal —
Diameter 
1. Measure each camshaft journal diameter in two directions.  �zIf out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer to the appropriat

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual GENERAL PROCEDURES 
Camshaft Journal —
Clearance, Push Rod Engines, 
Micrometer Method 
1. NOTE:  The camshaft journals must meet specifications before checking camshaft journal 
clearance. 
Measure

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual GENERAL PROCEDURES 
Camshaft Journal —
Clearance, Plastigage Method 
NOTE:  The camshaft journals must meet specifications before checking camshaft journal clearance. 
1. Remove the camshaft bearing

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