Heads FORD MUSTANG 2003 Workshop Manual

If no improvement is noted, rotate the clamps in opposite directions, equal distances from the best
position determined in Step 8. Separate the clamp heads about 13 mm (1/2 inch) and recheck for
vibration at the road speed.
Repeat the process with increasing separation until the best combination is found or the vibration is
reduced to an acceptable level.
10. Install the wheels and road test (vibration noticeable on the hoist may not be evident during the road test). If the vibration is still not acceptable, install a new axle driveline vibration damper
first, if so equipped. If the vibration is still not acceptable, refer to Section 205 - 02A or
Section 205 - 02B for differential case and ring gear runout checks.
Driveshaft Vibrates 1. Road test the vehicle to determine the critical vibration points. Note the road speed, the engine RPM, and the shift lever positions at which the vibration occurs.
2. Stop the vehicle, place the transmission lever in neutral and run the engine through the critical speed ranges determined in Step 1.
3. If no vibration is felt, balance the driveshaft. Refer to Driveline Vibration in this section.
Traction- Lok® Differential Operation Check
A Traction-Lok® differential can be checked for correct operation without removing it from the rear axle
housing.
WARNING: A vehicle equipped with a Traction- Lok® differential will always have both
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6. Carry out an oil consumption test:
a. Drain the engine oil, remove the oil bypass filter (6714) and refill with one liter (quart) less than
the recommended amount.
b. Run the engine for three minutes (10 minutes if cold), and allow the oil to drain back for at least five minutes with the vehicle on a level surface.
c. Remove oil level dipstick and wipe clean. (Do not wipe with anything contaminated with silicone compounds.) Reinstall the oil level dipstick, being sure to seat it firmly in the oil level indicator
tube (6754). Remove the oil level dipstick and draw a mark on the back (unmarked) surface at
the indicated oil level. This level should be about the same as the MIN or ADD mark on the face
of the oil level dipstick.
d. Add one liter (quart) of oil. Restart the engine and allow to idle for at least two minutes. Shut off the engine and allow the oil to drain back for at least five minutes. Mark the oil level dipstick,
using the procedure above.
e. Record the vehicle mileage. f. Instruct the customer to drive the vehicle as usual and perform the following:
„Check the oil level regularly at intervals of 160 to 240 km (100- 150 miles).
„ Return to the service point when the oil level drops below the lower (MIN or ADD) mark
on the oil level dipstick.
„ Add only full liters (quarts) of the same oil in an emergency. Note the mileage at which
the oil is added.
g. Check the oil level under the same conditions and at the same location as in Steps 6c and 6d.
„Measure the distance from the oil level to the UPPER mark on the oil level dipstick and
record.
„ Measure the distance between the two scribe marks and record.
„ Divide the first measurement by the second.
„ Divide the distance driven during the oil test by the result. This quantity is the
approximate oil consumption rate in kilometers per liter or in miles per quart.
h. If the oil consumption rate is unacceptable, go to Step 7.
7. Check the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system. Make sure the system is not plugged.
8. Check for plugged oil drain- back holes in the cylinder heads and cylinder block.
9. If the condition still exists after performing the above steps, go to Step 10.
10. Perform a cylinder compression test or perform a cylinder leak detection test with Engine Cylinder Leak Detection/Air Pressurization Kit. This can help determine the source of oil
consumption such as valves, piston rings or other areas.
11. NOTE: After determining if new parts should be installed, make sure correct parts are used.
Check valve guides for excessive guide clearance. Install new all valve stem seals (6571) after
verifying valve guide clearance.
12. Worn or damaged internal engine components can cause excessive oil consumption. Small deposits of oil on the tips of spark plugs can be a clue to internal oil consumption. If internal oil
consumption still persists, proceed as follows:
a. Remove the engine from the vehicle and place it on an engine work stand. Remove the intake manifolds (9424), cylinder heads, oil pan (6675) and oil pump (6600).
b. Check piston ring clearance, ring gap and ring orientation. Repair as necessary.
c. Check for excessive bearing clearance. Repair as necessary.
13. Repeat the oil consumption test (Step 6) to confirm the oil consumption concern has been resolved. Klj . 10 ba
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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).
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Engine Component View
Cylinder Heads and Valve Train Components
SECTION 303-
01A: Engine — 3.8L 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Item Part Number Description
1 9D477 EGR valve-to-
exhaust manifold tube 2 6C342 Crankcase ventilation hose
3 6582 Valve cover —
RH 4 12405 Spark plug
5 6049 Cylinder head —
RH 6 6582 Valve cover —
LH 7 6766 Oil fill cap
8 6758 Crankcase ventilation tube Klj . 1 ba
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28. Remove the retaining pin.
CAUTION: The components removed should be marked for location. Make sure the used
parts are installed in the correct location.
29. NOTE: Install the new cylinder head gaskets with the small hole to the front of the engine.
Using new gaskets, install the RH and the LH cylinder heads.
30. CAUTION: Always use new bolts.
NOTE: Lubricate the bolts with clean engine oil prior to installation.
Position the new bolts. 1. Position the new long bolts.
2. Position the new short bolts. Klj . 10 ba
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A modular engine is built around four modules:
zthe intake module
z the cylinder head module (RH)
z the cylinder head module (LH)
z the lower engine module
While not all repairs can take advantage of the modular concept, most out-of- vehicle repairs benefit
due to the reduction of necessary time and labor.
The basic engine components consist of the following:
zsingle overhead camshafts
z two valves per cylinder
z sequential multiport fuel injection (SFI)
z aluminum cylinder heads (6049)
z cast iron, 90- degree V-shaped cylinder block
z individual ignition coils for each spark plug
z composite-material intake manifold
z large- bore throttle body N605919 Bolt
174 18663 Heater water tube
175 N806007 Dowel (2 req'd)
176 N807198 Dowel (2 req'd)
177 N806168 Bolt (6 req'd)
178 6375 Flywheel (automatic transmission)
179 6310 Crankshaft oil slinger
180 6701 Crankshaft rear oil seal
181 N806155 Bolt (6 req'd)
182 6K318 Crankshaft rear oil seal and retainer
183 7120 Transmission input shaft pilot bearing
184 N806435 Pipe plug
185 N87836 Dowel (2 req'd) Klj . 8 ba
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REMOVAL
Cylinder Heads
SECTION 303-
01B: Engine — 4.6L (2V) 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Remover, Crankshaft Vibration
Damper
303-
009 (T58P-6316- D) Remover, Crankshaft Front Oil
Seal
303-
107 (T74P-6700- A) Engine Lift Bracket Set
303-
DS086 (D93P-6001- A) Compressor, Valve Spring
(Exhaust)
303-
567 (T97P-6565- AH) Compressor Spacer, Valve
Spring
303-
382 (T91P-6565- AH) Remover/Installer, Cylinder
Head
303-
572 (T97T-6000- A)
Material Item Specification
Motorcraft Silicone Gasket
Remover
ZC-
30 —
Motorcraft Metal Surface Prep — Klj . 1 ba
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Removal
Both cylinder heads
1. Remove the engine. For additional information, refer to Engine in the Removal portion of this
section.
2. Remove the flywheel.
3. Remove the separator plate.
4. Mount the engine on a suitable engine stand.
5. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Remove the RH and LH lifting eyes. ZC-
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36. Remove the oil level indicator tube.
Both cylinder heads 37. Clean and inspect the exhaust manifolds. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 00 .
38. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other
abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges
which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
NOTE: The bolts are part of the valve cover and should not be removed. RH valve cover
shown, LH valve cover similar.
Remove the RH and LH valve covers.
zFully loosen the bolts and remove the valve covers.
z Clean the valve cover mating surface of the cylinder heads with silicone gasket remover
and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
z Inspect the valve cover gasket(s). If the gasket(s) is damaged, remove and discard the
gasket(s). Clean the valve cover gasket groove(s) with soap and water or a suitable
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53.
NOTE: LH shown; RH similar.
Remove the bolts and the timing chain guides.
54. NOTE: LH shown; RH similar.
Install the lifting handles to the RH and LH cylinder heads. Klj . 17 ba
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