[silver00GT]

Is there anyway to safely remove the sprockets without the "special tool"? And how do they come off?

Thanks

[soundwave3100]

Some 4.6 sprockets need to be pressed on and off, while others just bolt on to the camshaft with a keyway. I believe all mustangs have the keyway type, that doesnt require any special tools. while like some 4.6 trucks have the press on type.

[markwondi]

as stated, some are pressed on, while otheres are bolt on. Yes, all mustangs have keyways, so the cams and sprockets go in only 1 way.

Press on sprockets can be replaced with bolt on ones. Pressed on sprockets were found on all windsor engines (ie. 99/00 mustangs and trucks)