Mustang V6-232 38L VIN 3 TBI (1984) - Camshaft Gear/Sprocket Removal
19. Remove the fuel pump attaching bolts. Pull the pump out of the front cover and lay the pump aside with flexible line attached.
20. Remove the oil filter.
21. Disconnect the radiator lower hose at the water pump.
22. Remove the oil pan.
CAUTION: The front cover cannot be removed without lowering the oil pan.
23. Lower the vehicle.
24. Remove the front cover attaching bolts. It is not necessary to remove the water pump.
CAUTION: Do not overlook the cover attaching bolt located behind the oil filter adapter. The front cover will break If pried upon and all at
taching bolts are not removed.
25. Remove the ignition timing indicator.
26. Remove the front cover and water pump as an assembly.
27. Remove the cover gasket and discard.
28. Remove the camshaft thrust button and spring from the end of the camshaft.
Timing Chain R&R
29. Remove the camshaft sprocket attaching bolts.