Section 03-01A: Engine, 3.8L
1994 Mustang Workshop Manual
IN VEHICLE SERVICE

Camshaft Rear Bearing Cover

SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIRED
Description Tool Number
Impact Slide Hammer T50T-100-A
Impact Slide Hammer T59L-100-B

 

Removal

  1. Remove transmission. Refer to applicable Section in Group 07.
  1. Remove flywheel (6375) as outlined.
  1. Remove engine rear plate (7007).
  1. Using a sharp chisel or punch and hammer, cut a hole in center of camshaft rear bearing cover (6266) .
  1. Remove camshaft rear bearing cover using Impact Slide Hammer T59L-100-B or T50T-100-A. The camshaft rear bearing cover can also be pried from bore using a large punch. Use care to prevent damage to camshaft rear bearing cover bore.
 

Installation

Prior to installing a camshaft rear bearing cover , the camshaft rear bearing cover bore should be inspected for any damage that would interfere with proper sealing of the camshaft rear bearing cover . If the bore is damaged, it will be necessary to true the surface by boring for the next specified oversize camshaft rear bearing cover . Oversize (OS) camshaft rear bearing covers are identified by the OS stamped in the flat located on cup side of camshaft rear bearing cover .

Apply a light coating of Perfect-Seal Sealing Compound B5A-19554-A or equivalent meeting Ford specifications ESR-M18P2-A and ESE-M4G115-A to seal camshaft rear bearing cover before installation.

  1. Install camshaft rear bearing cover using suitable driver.
  1. Install engine rear plate.
  1. Install flywheel as outlined.
  1. Install transmission. Refer to applicable Section in Group 07.