wheel FORD MUSTANG 2003 Workshop Manual

Disassembly
1. Remove the bolts and the flywheel.
2. Using the special tool, remove the rear oil slinger.
3. Using the special tool, remove the rear main seal. 303-
567 (T97P-6565- AH) Remover, Crankshaft Front Oil
Seal
303-
107 (T74P-6700- A) Klj . 2 ba
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60. Remove the crankshaft position sensor pulse wheel.
61.
NOTE: Make sure the base circle of the camshaft is facing the roller follower being removed.
Using the special tool, remove the 32 roller followers.
62. Remove the bolts and the RH and LH timing chain tensioners.
63. Remove the RH and LH timing chain tensioner arms. Klj . 17 ba
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105. Install the flywheel and the bolts.
zTighten the bolts in the sequence shown. Klj . 35 ba
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Refer to the procedure. Flexplate bolts 80 59 —
Flywheel bolts 85 63 —
Torque converter nuts 36 27 —
Oil level indicator tube retainer 10 — 89
Primary timing chain guide-
to-engine bolts 10 — 89
Oil pump screen and pickup tube spacer to main bearing stud 25 18 —
Accelerator cable bracket 10 — 89
Belt idler pulley bolt 25 18 —
Sub-
frame brace nuts 41 30 —
Air intake scoop bolts 25 18 —
Air intake scoop bracket bolt 25 18 —
Air intake scoop bracket nuts 25 18 —
Air intake scoop bracket throttle body nut 9 — 80
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) vacuum regulator solenoid bolts 10 — 89 Klj . 6 ba
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11 N620482 Dowel
12 87836 Plug
Item Part Number Description
1 N807198 Dowel pin (2 req'd)
2 N807309 Bolt
3 N807959 Bolt
4 18663 Heater water hose
5 W500110 Bolt (2 req'd)
6 12A699 Knock sensor (2 req'd)
7 N807309 Bolt (2 req'd)
8 18696 Heater water hose
9 7120 Pilot bearing
10 6K318 Crankshaft rear retainer
11 N806155 Bolt (6 req'd)
12 6310 Crankshaft oil slinger
13 6375 Flexplate
14 N806168 Bolt (6 req'd)
15 — Flywheel
16 N808139 Bolt (8 req'd)
17 7550 Clutch disc
18 7563 Clutch pressure plate
19 N808969 Bolt (6 req'd)
20 6701 Crankshaft rear oil seal
21 N806007 Dowel pin (2 req'd) Klj . 13 ba
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Timing Drive Components
Removal CAUTION: Since the engine is not free- wheeling, if the crankshaft or the camshafts are
moved in any manner during removal and installation, the crankshaft and the camshafts must
be re- synchronized.
1. Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Front Cover in this
section.
2. Remove the crankshaft sensor ring from the crankshaft.
3. CAUTION: Unless otherwise instructed, at no time when the timing chains are
removed and the cylinder heads are installed is the crankshaft or the camshaft to be
rotated. Severe piston and valve damage will occur.
Using the special tool, position the crankshaft as shown.
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Holding Tool, Crankshaft
303-
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Exhaust Manifold LH
Removal and Installation 1. Position the steering wheel straight ahead and lock the column.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
3. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
4. Remove the dual converter Y- pipe. For additional information, refer to Section 309 - 00 .
5. Remove and discard the pinch bolt.
6. Separate the steering coupler.
7. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube at the exhaust manifold.
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Flywheel
Removal 1. Remove the clutch components. For additional information, refer to Section 308 - 01 .
2. Remove the bolts and the flywheel.
Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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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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