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27. Remove the drain plug and drain the oil.
zInstall the drain plug when finished.
28. Remove the front four oil pan bolts.
Manual transmission vehicles 29. Remove the bolt and the clutch release cable shield.
30. Disengage the clutch release cable from the clutch release fork. Klj . 7 ba
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8. Install the LH valve cover and loosely install the bolts.
9. Tighten the LH valve cover bolts in the sequence shown.
10. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
Manual transmission vehicles 11. Connect the clutch release cable to the clutch release fork. Klj . 13 ba
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Manual transmission vehicles
36. Install the clutch release cable screws.
All vehicles 37. Install the RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover RH in this section.
38. Install the Hydro- Boost brake booster. For additional information, refer to Section 206 - 07 .
39. Install the air intake scoop bracket. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
40. Fill the crankcase with clean engine oil. Klj . 20 ba
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Oil Pan
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Remove the transmission. For additional information, refer to Section 307 - 01 or
Section 308 -
03B .
3. Remove the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
4. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
5. Remove the radiator sight shield.
6. Remove the manifold and tube assembly— accumulator to compressor, 4.6L. For additional
information, refer to Section 412 - 03 .
SECTION 303-
01D: Engine — Mach I 4.6L (4V) 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Compressor, Coil Spring
204-
D001 (D78P-5310- A) Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-
D088 (D93P-6001- A2) 3-
Bar Engine Support Kit
303- F072
Material Item Specification
Metal Surface Cleaner
F4AZ-
19A536- RA or
equivalent WSE-
M5B392- A Silicone Gasket and Sealant
F7AZ-
19554- EA or equivalent WSE-
M4G323-
A4 Super Premium SAE 5W-20
Engine Oil
XO- 5W20- QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153- H Klj . 1 ba
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18. Install the two engine mount nuts.
19. Install the transmission. For additional information, refer to
Section 307 - 01 or
Section 308 - 03B .
20. Lower the vehicle.
21. Fill the engine crankcase with clean engine oil.
22. Install the A/C line. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 03 .
23. Install the manifold and tube assembly— accumulator to compressor, 4.6L. For additional
information, refer to Section 412 - 03 .
24. Install the radiator sight shield.
25. Install the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
26. Install the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
27. Install the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
28. Start the engine and check for leaks. Klj . 10 ba
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Flexplate 1. Remove the transmission. For additional information, refer to Section 307 - 01 .
2. Remove the bolts in the sequence shown, and remove the flexplate.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
SECTION 303-
01D: Engine — Mach I 4.6L (4V) 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Klj . 1 ba
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Automatic transmission vehicles
1. Remove the flexplate. For additional information, refer to Flexplate in this section.
Manual transmission vehicles 2. Remove the flywheel. For additional information, refer to Flywheel in this section.
All vehicles 3. Using the special tools, remove the crankshaft oil slinger.
4. Using the special tools, remove the crankshaft rear oil seal.
Installation
All vehicles 1. Using the special tools, install the crankshaft rear oil seal. zLubricate the oil seal using clean engine oil. Klj . 2 ba
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2. Using the special tool, install the crankshaft oil slinger.
Manual transmission vehicles 3. Install the flywheel. For additional information, refer to Flywheel in this section.
Automatic transmission vehicles 4. Install the flexplate. For additional information, refer to Flexplate in this section. Klj . 3 ba
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NOTE:
Do not rotate the driveshaft.
Using a suitable tool, disconnect the driveshaft flange from the rear axle flange and remove the
driveshaft.
40. Index- mark the transmission output shaft at the six o'clock position.
41. Remove the starter motor terminal cover.
42. Disconnect the starter wiring. 1. Remove the nut and disconnect the battery positive cable.
2. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter solenoid wire. Klj . 10 ba
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43. Remove the three bolts and the starter.
Automatic transmission vehicles 44. Remove the flywheel inspection cover.
45. Remove the torque converter nuts. All vehicles Klj . 11 ba
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