Camshafts — Removal — Engine - 2.3L EcoBoost (231kW & 314PS) · Reference 4581

Select the closest tappet size to the ideal tappet thickness available and mark the installation location.

5. If any tappets do not measure within specifications, install new tappets in these locations.

Adjustment

NOTE: The following step is only necessary if adjustment is required.

1. Remove the camshafts. Refer to: Camshafts .

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > CAMSHAFTS

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

	303-1565 Alignment Tool, Camshaft TKIT-2010C-FLM
Camshafts — original illustration 2, reference 4581Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge	303-507 Timing Peg, Crankshaft TDC TKIT-2001N-FLM TKIT-2001N-ROW
Feeler Gauge

Camshafts — original illustration 1, reference 4581Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

Materials

Name	Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (U.S.) XO-5W30-QSP (U.S.)	WSS-M2C946-A
Gasket Maker TA-16	WSK-M2G348-A5

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > CAMSHAFTS > REMOVAL

NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material (including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces) that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.

Ford_Mustang_all_2015-2017.pdf · source reference 4581

Original technical text and illustrations, formatted as HTML. Follow the engine, transmission, equipment, model and year specified in the source. Import and layout checks do not establish applicability to every 2015–2017 Mustang. About this collection.