FORD MUSTANG 2003 Workshop Manual

59. Disconnect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector and detach the left and
right oxygen sensor electrical connectors from the crossmember.
Manual transmission vehicles 60. Remove the bolt and the clutch release lever cover.
61. CAUTION: To prevent component damage, do not depress the clutch pedal with the
transmission removed.
Detach the clutch release cable from the clutch release fork. Klj . 15 ba
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62. Remove the clutch cable retainer and remove the clutch cable from the transmission.
All vehicles 63. Position a transmission jack and support the transmission.
64. Remove the transmission crossmember bolts.
Automatic transmission vehicles Klj . 16 ba
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65. Remove the bolts.
All vehicles 66. Lower the transmission, remove the seven bolts, and remove the transmission.
67. NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.
Remove the two engine mount nuts.
68. Remove the transmission wiring harness. 1. Remove the RH oxygen sensor connector from the bracket.
2. Disconnect the transmission wiring connector and remove the harness. Klj . 17 ba
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69. Lower the vehicle.
Manual transmission vehicles 70. Remove the two screws and position the clutch cable aside.
All vehicles 71. Attach the special tool to a floor crane and the engine, and remove the engine from the vehicle. Klj . 18 ba
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Klj . 19 ba
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DISASSEMBLY
Engine
SECTION 303-
01D: Engine — Mach I 4.6L (4V) 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Impact Slide Hammer
100-
001 (T50T-100- A) Remover, Crankshaft Vibration
Damper
303-
009 (T58P-6316- D) Holding Tool, Crankshaft
303-
448 (T93P-6303- A) Guides, Connecting Rod
303-
442 (T93P-6136- A) Remover, Crankshaft Rear Oil
Seal
303-
519 (T95P-6701- EH) Remover, Crankshaft Rear Oil
Slinger
303-
514 (T95P-6701- AH) Compressor, Valve Spring
(Intake)
303-
452 (T93P-6565- AR) Compressor, Valve Spring
(Exhaust) Klj . 1 ba
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Disassembly
Manual transmission vehicles
1. Remove the clutch and pressure plate. For additional information, refer to Section 308 - 02 .
2. Remove the flywheel.
Automatic transmission vehicles 3. Remove the flexplate. For additional information, refer to Flexplate in this section.
All vehicles 4. Using the special tool, remove the rear oil slinger. 303-
567 (T97P-6565- AH) Remover, Crankshaft Front Oil
Seal
303-
107 (T74P-6700- A) Klj . 2 ba
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5. Using the special tool, remove the rear main seal.
6. Remove the rear seal retainer plate.
7. Mount the engine on a work stand.
8. Remove the special tools. Klj . 3 ba
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9. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) tube.
10. Remove the PCV valve tube and electrical connector.
11. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube from the EGR valve.
12. Disconnect the EGR tube from the exhaust manifold. Klj . 4 ba
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13. Disconnect the fuel pressure damper electrical connector.
14. Disconnect the EGR vacuum regulator electrical connector.
15. Disconnect the four LH fuel injector electrical connectors.
16. Remove the LH coil cover. Klj . 5 ba
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