key FORD MUSTANG 2003 Repair Manual

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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excessive connecting rod bearing clearance
Valve Train Analysis— Engine Off—Valve Cover Removed
Check for damaged or severely worn parts and correct assembly. Make sure correct parts are used
with the static engine analysis as follows.
Valve Train Analysis— Engine Off, Rocker Arm
z Check for loose mounting bolts, studs and nuts.
z Check for plugged oil feed in the rocker arms (6564) or cylinder head.
Valve Train Analysis— Engine Off, Camshaft Roller Followers and Hydraulic Lash Adjusters,
Overhead Camshaft
zCheck for loose mounting bolts on camshaft carriers.
z Check for plugged oil feed in the camshaft roller followers, lash adjusters or cylinder heads.
Valve Train Analysis— Engine Off, Camshaft— Engines
z Check for broken or damaged parts.
Valve Train Analysis— Engine Off, Push Rods
z Check for bent push rods (6565) and restricted oil passage.
Valve Train Analysis— Valve Springs
z Check for broken or damaged parts.
Valve Train Analysis— Engine Off, Valve Spring Retainer and Valve Spring Retainer Keys
z Check for correct seating of the valve spring retainer key (6518) on the valve stem and in valve
spring retainer (6514).
z Check for correct seating on the valve stem.
Valve Train Analysis— Engine Off, Valves and Cylinder Head
z Check for plugged oil drain back holes.
z Check for worn or damaged valve tips.
z Check for missing or damaged guide- mounted valve stem seal.
z Check collapsed valve tappet gap.
z Check installed valve spring height.
z Check for missing or worn valve spring seats.
z Check for plugged oil metering orifice in cylinder head oil reservoir (if equipped).
Static checks (engine off) are to be made on the engine prior to the dynamic procedure. Klj . 14 ba
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Engine Front Cover Components 9 6A666 Positive crankcase ventilation valve
10 6565 Push rod
11 6564 Rocker arm
12 6A528 Rocker arm seat
13 N807699 Bolt
14 6518 Valve spring retainer key
15 6514 Valve spring retainer
16 6513 Valve spring
17 6A517 Valve stem seal
18 611497 Bolt
19 6049 Cylinder head —
LH 20 9448 Exhaust manifold gasket —
LH 21 17A084 Engine lifting eye
22 6754 Oil level indicator tube
23 9430 Exhaust manifold —
LH 24 6507 Intake valve
25 6505 Exhaust valve
26 6051 Head gasket —
LH 27 6051 Head gasket —
RH 28 9448 Exhaust manifold gasket —
RH 29 9430 Exhaust manifold —
RH 30 17A084 Engine lifting eye Klj . 2 ba
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Item Part Number Description
1 6255 Distributor drive gear
2 6268 Timing chain
3 6A303 Engine balance shaft drive gear
4 6A304 Engine balance shaft driven gear
5 6C341 Balance shaft thrust plate
6 6A311 Engine dynamic balance shaft
7 W705934 Woodruff key
8 6261 Camshaft bearing Klj . 6 ba
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9 6A333 Balance shaft front and rear bearing
10 6010 Cylinder block
11 6K564 Tappet guide plate and retainer —
RH 12 6K564 Tappet guide plate and retainer —
LH 13 6500 Valve tappet
14 376958 Balance shaft cover plug
15 6337 Crankshaft thrust main bearing
16 6701 Crankshaft rear oil seal
17 6A338 Crankshaft main bearing (lower)
18 6A339 Crankshaft thrust main bearing
19 6325 Rear main bearing cap
20 6327 Main bearing cap
21 6687 Oil pan baffle
22 6622 Oil pump screen cover and tube
23 6625 Oil pump inlet tube gasket
24 6334 Main bearing cap
25 6329 Main bearing cap
26 6303 Crankshaft
27 388907 Woodruff key
28 6333 Crankshaft main bearing (upper)
29 6284 Timing chain vibration damper
30 6263 Camshaft rear bearing
31 6262 Camshaft center bearing
32 6250 Camshaft
33 6265 Camshaft sprocket spacer
34 6269 Camshaft thrust plate
35 6256 Camshaft sprocket
36 6303 Crankshaft sprocket
37 6150 Piston ring
38 6152 Piston ring
39 6161 Piston ring
40 6159 Piston ring
41 6135 Piston pin
42 6200 Connecting rod
43 6211 Connecting rod bearing
44 6210 Connecting rod cap
45 6200 Connecting rod assembly
46 6100 Piston and connecting rod assembly
47 6108 Piston Klj . 7 ba
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5. Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft pulley (6B321).
Installation 1. Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the keyway in the crankshaft damper and use the special tool to install the crankshaft pulley.
2. Install the crankshaft bolt.
3. Lower the vehicle. Klj . 2 ba
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5. Using the special tool, compress the valve springs.
6. Remove the valve spring assembly.
1. Remove the valve spring retainer key.
2. Remove the valve spring retainer.
3. Remove the valve spring.
4. Remove and discard the valve stem seal and spring seat assembly.
7. Inspect the components. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 00 .
Installation Klj . 2 ba
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Camshaft
Removal 1. Remove the valve tappets. For additional information, refer to Valve Tappets in this section.
2. Remove the timing chain. For additional information, refer to Timing Chain in this section.
3. Position the wire harness aside.
4. Remove the radiator fan and shroud assembly.
5. Remove the engine balance shaft drive gear from the camshaft. 1. Remove the camshaft key.
2. Remove the engine balance shaft drive gear.
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01A: Engine — 3.8L 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Material
Item Specification
SAE 5W-
20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
XO- 5W20-QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153-
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1. Turn the camshaft so that the timing mark is at 12 o'clock and install the engine dynamic
balance shaft assembly into the cylinder block (6010). Turn the engine balance shaft driven
gear so that the timing mark lines up with the timing mark on the engine balance shaft drive
gear (6A303).
2. NOTE: If correctly aligned, the engine dynamic balance shaft keyway will be at 12 o'clock and
the camshaft keyway will be at 6 o'clock on the camshaft.
Install the bolts.
3. Install the radiator fan and shroud assembly.
4. Connect the connector and install the pin- type retainer. Klj . 2 ba
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Timing Chain
Removal 1. Remove the timing cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Front Cover in this section.
2. Remove the camshaft position sensor drive gear. 1. Remove the bolt.
2. Remove the camshaft position sensor drive gear.
3. Rotate the crankshaft (6303) until the timing marks and keyways align.
4. Compress and install a retaining pin to hold the timing chain tensioner (6L266).
5. Remove the camshaft sprocket (6256), the crankshaft sprocket (6306) and the timing chain/belt (6268) as an assembly.
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