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3. Remove the special tools.
4. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to
Section 100 - 02 .
5. Install the LH engine mount nut.
6. Install the RH engine mount nut.
Vehicles equipped with manual transmission 7. Install the transmission. For additional information, refer to Section 308 - 03A .
8. Install the transmission oil filler tube. Klj . 2 ba
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Vehicles equipped with automatic transmission
9. Install the five bellhousing upper bolts.
10. Install the bolts.
11. Install the four torque converter nuts.
All vehicles Klj . 3 ba
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12. Install the access cover.
13. Install the oil pan drain plug.
14. Install the bracket.
15. Connect the engine ground strap.
16. Install the bracket. Klj . 4 ba
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17. Install the bracket.
18. Install the dual converter Y-
pipe. For additional information, refer to Section 309 - 00 .
19. Install the starter motor. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 06 .
20. Lower the vehicle.
21. Connect the evaporative emissions (EVAP) return tube.
22. Connect the connector and vacuum tube. Klj . 5 ba
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23. Position the wiring harness.
24. Connect the following connectors:
z42- pin electrical connector
z 16-pin electrical connector
z 8-pin electrical connector
z A/C pressure switch
25. Connect the heater hoses. Klj . 6 ba
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26. Connect the fuel supply tube spring lock coupling. For additional information, refer to
Section 310 - 00 .
27. Connect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
28. Connect the A/C manifold and tube. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 03 .
29. Install the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
30. Install the accelerator cable bracket.
31. Connect the accelerator cable. Klj . 7 ba
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32. Install the radiator coolant recovery reservoir.
33. Connect the upper radiator hose.
34. Connect the lower radiator hose.
35. Connect the power steering pump.
zConnect the power steering return hose.
z Position the clamp. Klj . 8 ba
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z
Connect the power steering pressure tube.
36. Connect the generator electrical connections.
37. Connect the vacuum hose.
38. Install the hood.
39. Connect the hood ground strap. Klj . 9 ba
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40. Connect the battery negative cable. For additional information, refer to
Section 414 - 01 .
41. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
42. Fill the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A .
43. Recharge the A/C refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 00 .
44. Fill and bleed the power steering system. For additional information, refer to Section 211 - 00 . Klj . 10 ba
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SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 303-
01B: Engine — 4.6L (2V) 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual General Specifications
Item Specification
Lubricants and Sealants
Silicone Gasket and Sealant F7AZ-19554-
EA WSE-
M4G323- A4 Premium Engine Coolant VC-
4A,
VC- 5 in Oregon, CXC- 10 in Canada ESE-
M97B44- A Super Premium 5W-
20 Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP WSS-
M2C153- H Threadlock 262 E2FZ-19554-
B WSK-
M2G351- A6 Metal Surface Cleaner F4AZ-19A536-
RA or
equivalent WSE-
M5B392- A Engine
Displacement 4.6L (2V) (281 CID)
Number of cylinders 8
Bore 90.2 mm (3.55 in)
Stroke 90.0 mm (3.54 in)
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-
8 Oil pressure (hot 1,500 rpm) 138-
310 kPa (20- 45 psi) Oil capacity
6.25 ±
0.25 quarts a Compression ratio 9.37:1 (+0.61/-
0.46) Cylinder Head and Valve Train
Combustion chamber volume
43.9 ±
1.5 cm 3 Valve arrangement (front to rear) —
LH b E-I-E-I-E-I-E-I
Valve arrangement (front to rear) —
RH b I-E-I-E-I-E-I-E
Valve guide bore diameter 7.015-
7.044 mm (0.2762- 0.2773 in) Valve stem diameter 6.975-
6.995 mm (0.2754- 0.2746 in) Valve stem-
to-guide clearance — intake 0.020-
0.069 mm (0.00078- 0.00272 in) Valve stem-
to-guide clearance — exhaust 0.046-
0.095 mm (0.0018- 0.0037 in) Valve head diameter —
intake 44.37-
44.63 mm (1.75- 1.76 in) Valve head diameter —
exhaust 35.88-
36.14 mm (1.41- 1.43 in) Valve face runout 0.05 mm (0.002 in)
Valve face angle 45.5 degrees
Valve seat width 1.3-
1.5 mm (0.051- 0.060 in) Valve seat runout (T.I.R.) Recommended 0.025 mm (0.001 in) max. 0.050
mm (0.002 in) Valve seat angle 45 degrees
Valve spring free length (approx.) 51.77-
54.97 mm (2.04- 2.16 in) Valve spring squareness 2 degrees
Valve spring compression pressure 720.0-
800.0 N @ 28.80 mm (161.9 lb @ 1.13 in) Klj . 1 ba
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