FORD MUSTANG 2003 Workshop Manual

29. Disconnect the engine ground strap.
zRemove the nut.
30. Remove the bracket.
Vehicles equipped with manual transmission 31. Remove the transmission. For additional information refer to Section 308 - 03A .
32. Drain the engine oil. zRemove the oil drain plug. Klj . 7 ba
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Vehicle equipped with automatic transmission
33. Remove the access cover.
34. NOTE: Discard the torque converter nuts.
Disconnect the torque converter (7902). zRemove the four nuts.
35. Remove the oil pan- to-transmission bolts. Klj . 8 ba
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36. Remove the upper bell housing bolts.
37. Remove the transmission oil filler tube (7A228).
All vehicles 38. Remove the RH engine mount nut.
39. Remove the LH engine mount nut. Klj . 9 ba
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40. Lower the vehicle.
41. Support the transmission.
42. Install the special tool.
43. Install the special tools.
44. Using the special tool, remove the engine.
45. If necessary, remove the flywheel (6375) and the separator plate (6A372).
zRemove the bolts. Klj . 10 ba
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46. Mount the engine on a suitable engine stand. Klj . 11 ba
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DISASSEMBLY
Engine
1. Remove the bolts and the LH engine support insulator.
SECTION 303-
01A: Engine — 3.8L 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Service Set, Camshaft
303-
017 (T65L-6250- A) Remover, Crankshaft Vibration
Damper
303-
009 (T58P-6316- D) Lifting Bracket Set, Engine
303-
D095 (D94L-6001- A) or
equivalent Remover, Power Steering
Pump Pulley
211-
016 (T69L-10300- B) Remover, Oil Seal
303-
409 (T92C-6700- CH) Remover, Crankshaft Vibration
Damper
303-
176 (T82L-6316- B) Klj . 1 ba
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2. Remove the bolts and the RH engine support insulator.
3. Remove the special tool.
4. Remove the special tool.
5. Remove the bolt and the oil level indicator and tube. Discard the O-
ring. Klj . 2 ba
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6. Remove the bolts and the LH exhaust manifold. Discard the gasket.
7. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube.
8. Remove the EGR tube.
9. Remove the nuts and the RH exhaust manifold. Discard the gasket. Klj . 3 ba
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10. Disconnect the idle air control (IAC) valve and throttle position (TP) sensor electrical
connectors.
11. Position the RH spark plug wires aside.
12. Position the LH spark plug wires aside. 13. Disconnect the ignition coil and the radio interference capacitor electrical connectors. Klj . 4 ba
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14. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) tube.
15. Disconnect the vacuum hoses.
16. Disconnect the differential pressure feedback EGR system electrical and vacuum connections.
17. Disconnect the EGR vacuum regulator solenoid electrical and vacuum connections. Klj . 5 ba
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