steering FORD MUSTANG 2003 Workshop Manual

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Ignition Switch
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the lower instrument panel steering column cover. 1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the lower instrument panel steering column cover.
3. Remove the instrument panel reinforcement. 1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the instrument panel reinforcement.
4. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector. 1. Loosen the bolt.
2. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
5. NOTE: Ignition switch should be in the OFF position.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Key Release Button
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder. 1. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch lock cylinder and turn to RUN position.
2. Push the ignition switch lock cylinder release tab with a punch while pulling out the ignition switch lock cylinder.
3. Remove the tilt wheel handle.
4. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds. 1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
5. Remove the key release button. 1. Remove the key release button bolt.
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20- 200 seconds to leakdown 3.18 mm (0.125 in) with 225 Newtons (50 pounds) load and tappet filled
with leak- down fluid. —
desired Connecting rod bearing-
to-crankshaft clearance
— allowable 0.022-
0.069 mm (0.00086- 0.0027 in) Connecting rod side clearance 0.11-
0.49 mm (0.0047- 0.0193 in) Balance Shaft
Journal diameter 52.108-
52.082 mm (2.0515- 2.0505 in) Bore inside diameter 55.689-
55.664 mm (2.192- 2.191 in) Maximum runout 0.025 mm (0.001 in)
End play 0.075-
0.200 mm (0.003- 0.008 in)
Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-
ft lb-
in EGR transducer bracket-
to-intake manifold bolts 10 — 89
Ignition coil-
to-intake manifold bolts 6 — 53
Water outlet tube-
to-intake manifold stud bolt 10 — 89
EGR tube-
to-EGR valve nut 40 30 —
Water outlet tube-
to-front water pump bolt 10 — 89
Fuel supply manifold bolts 10 — 89
LH valve cover-
to-cylinder head bolts 10 — 89
LH valve cover-
to-cylinder head stud bolts 10 — 89
EGR tube-
to-exhaust manifold nut 40 30 —
RH valve cover-
to-cylinder head bolts 10 — 89
RH valve cover-
to-cylinder head stud bolts 10 — 89
Coolant recovery reservoir-
to-cylinder head stud bolts 10 — 89
Coolant recovery reservoir-
to-bracket bolts 5 — 44
Crankshaft pulley bolt 160 118 —
Camshaft position sensor bolts 3 — 27
Camshaft synchronizer-
to-front cover bolt 25 18 —
Front cover-
to-cylinder block bolts 25 18 —
Radiator fan shroud-
to-radiator bolts 9 — 80
Camshaft thrust plate-
to-cylinder block bolts 12 9 —
Camshaft synchronizer drive gear-
to-camshaft bolt 45 33 —
Timing chain tensioner-
to-cylinder block bolts 12 9 —
Exhaust manifold-
to-cylinder head nuts 33 24 —
Power steering pump bracket-
to-water pump nuts 20 15 —
Power steering pump bracket-
to-generator bracket bolts 20 15 —
Generator bracket-
to-cylinder head bolts 40 30 —
Exhaust manifold studs 8 — 71
A/C compressor bracket-
to-cylinder head bolts 48 35 —
A/C compressor bracket-
to-cylinder head nut 48 35 — Klj . 4 ba
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A/C compressor bracket-
to-cylinder head stud bolt 25 18 —
Oil level indicator tube-
to-cylinder head bolt 10 — 89
Coolant recovery reservoir bracket-to-
GOP bolts 9 — 80
Motor mount-
to-subframe nuts 115 85 —
Oil pan drain plug 26 19 —
Wire harness bracket to motor mount nut 27 20 —
Steering column pinch bolt 47 35 —
Front subframe-
to-body bolts 90 66 —
Front subframe-
to-shock tower bolts 115 85 —
Oil pan-to-
cylinder block bolts a — — —
Oil pan-to-
transmission bell housing 45 33 —
Main bearing bridge nuts 32 24
Oil pump cover-
to-engine front cover bolts 25 18 —
Oil pump cover-
to-engine front cover bolt 10 89 —
Oil pickup tube-
to-cylinder block bolts 25 18 —
Oil pickup tube-
to-oil pan baffle nut 48 35 —
Flywheel-
to-crankshaft bolts 80 59 —
Wire harness bracket-
to-motor mount stud- nut 27 20 —
Engine ground strap-
to-motor mount nut 27 20 —
Motor mount-
to-motor mount bracket bolts 70 52 —
RH motor mount-
to-motor mount bracket nut 70 52 —
Hood ground strap-
to-hood hinge bolt 12 9 —
Hood hinge nuts 12 9 —
Generator mounting bracket 25 18 —
Power steering pump bracket nuts 8 — 71
Power steering pump bolts 25 18 —
Valve tappet guide plate bolts 12 9 —
Generator positive cable nut 10 — 89
Power steering pressure tube to pump nut 40 30 —
Accelerator cable bracket-
to-intake manifold bolts 10 — 89
42-
pin connector bolt 10 — 89
Transmission oil cooler tube bracket-
to-motor mount bracket nut 27 20
Torque converter-
to-flywheel nuts 36 27 —
Engine-
to-transmission bolts 40 30 —
Engine mount bracket-
to-engine bolts 70 52 —
Engine mount bracket-
to-engine nuts 70 52 —
Water pump pulley bolts 25 18 —
Oil filter
b — — —
Upper intake manifold-
to-lower intake manifold bolts a — — —
Lower intake manifold-
to-cylinder head bolts a — — —
Rocker arm pivot-
to-cylinder head bolts a — — — Klj . 5 ba
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Engine Front Cover
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A .
3. Remove the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to Crankshaft Pulley in this
section.
4. Remove the water pump pulley.
5. Remove the retainers and position the power steering pump aside.
6. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube.
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01A: Engine — 3.8L 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual 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 SAE 5W-
20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
XO- 5W20-QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153-
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14. Connect the bypass hose and the upper radiator hose.
15. Connect the EGR tube.
16. Install the power steering pump.
17. Install the water pump pulley.
18. Install the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to
Crankshaft Pulley in this section. Klj . 8 ba
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Cylinder Head LH
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A .
3. Remove the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Exhaust Manifold — LH in
this section.
4. Remove the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Lower Intake Manifold in
this section.
5. Remove the push rods. For additional information, refer to Push Rod in this section.
6. Remove the drive belt. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 05 .
7. Using the special tool, remove the power steering pump pulley.
SECTION 303-
01A: Engine — 3.8L 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Remover, Power Steering
Pump Pulley
211-
016 (T69L-10300- B) Installer, Power Steering Pump
Pulley
211-
009
Material Item Specification
SAE 5W-
20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
XO- 5W20-QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153-
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8. Remove the power steering pump bracket.
9. Remove the generator bracket.
10. Remove the three exhaust manifold studs.
11. NOTE: Discard the cylinder head gasket. NOTE: Record the location of the long bolts and the short bolts. Klj . 2 ba
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9. Install the support bracket.
10. Using the special tool, install the power steering pump pulley.
11. Install the drive belt. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 05 .
12. Install the push rods. For additional information, refer to Push Rod in this section.
13. Install the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Lower Intake Manifold in this
section.
14. Install the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Exhaust Manifold — LH in this
section.
15. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
16. CAUTION: Correct cooling system bleeding is critical for correct engine cooling.
Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A . Klj . 5 ba
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Disconnect the power steering pump (3A674).
10. Disconnect the lower radiator hose (8286).
11. Disconnect the upper radiator hose (8620).
12. Remove the radiator coolant recovery reservoir (8A080).
13. Disconnect the accelerator cable and, if equipped, the speed control cable. Klj . 3 ba
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