FORD MUSTANG 2003 Workshop Manual

INSTALLATION
Engine
Installation
All vehicles
1. Install the engine in the vehicle and remove the floor crane and the spreader bar.
SECTION 303-
01D: Engine — Mach I 4.6L (4V) 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-
D087 (D93P-6001- A1) Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-
D088 (D93P-6001- A2) Installer Set, Teflon Seal
211-
D027 (D90P- 3517A) or
equivalent Spreader Bar
303-
D089 (D93P-6001- A3) or
equivalent
Material Item Specification
Super Premium SAE 5W-20
Engine Oil
XO- 5W20- QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153-
H Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant VC-7-
A (in
Oregon VC-7- B) (yellow color) WSS-
M97B51-
A1 Threadlock and Sealer
E0AZ-
19554- AA WSK-
M2G351-
A5 Klj . 1 ba
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Manual transmission vehicles
2. Install the clutch cable and retaining screws.
All vehicles 3. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
4. Connect the transmission wiring harness. 1. Connect the RH oxygen sensor connector retainer.
2. Connect the transmission harness electrical connector.
5. NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.
Install the LH and RH engine mount nuts. Klj . 2 ba
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Manual transmission vehicles
6. Lubricate the ball stud, clutch release lever and the input shaft with clean engine oil.
All vehicles 7. Raise the transmission and install the seven bolts.
8. Install the bolts. Klj . 3 ba
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9. Install the transmission crossmember and the bolts.
10. Remove the transmission jack.
Manual transmission vehicles 11. Install the clutch cable and the clutch cable retainer.
12. Attach the clutch release cable to the clutch release fork. Klj . 4 ba
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13. Install the clutch release lever cover and bolt.
All vehicles 14. Connect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector and attach the left and right oxygen sensor electrical connectors to the crossmember.
15. Connect the reversing lamp switch electrical connector and the wiring harness to the transmission.
16. Remove the two bolts from the RH lifting bracket. Klj . 5 ba
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17. Install the degas bottle support bracket.
18. Connect the engine ground strap to the frame.
19. Using the special tool, install a new seal ring.
20. Install the high pressure power steering hose to the pump. Klj . 6 ba
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21. Position the clip and install the bolt.
22. Connect the hose to the power steering reservoir.
23. Connect the lower radiator hose.
24. Connect the hose to the oil filter adapter. Klj . 7 ba
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25. Install the ground cable.
26. Connect the oil pressure sender.
27. Position the wiring harness and install the two nuts.
28. Position the wiring harness bracket and install the nut. Klj . 8 ba
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29. Position the starter and install the bolts.
30. Install the starter wires.
1. Position the solenoid wire and install the nut.
2. Position the battery cable and install the nut.
31. Install the cap.
Automatic transmission vehicles Klj . 9 ba
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32. Install the torque converter nuts.
33. Install the flywheel inspection cover.
34. Install the driveshaft onto the transmission output shaft, aligning the index-
mark in the six
o'clock position.
35. CAUTION: Use new bolts to install the driveshaft. If new bolts are not available,
apply threadlock to the threads of the original bolts.
CAUTION: The driveshaft centering socket yoke fits tightly on the rear axle pinion
flange pilot. To make sure the yoke seats squarely on the flange, tighten the bolts evenly
in the sequence shown.
NOTE: Align the marks made on the flange and driveshaft during removal.
Position the driveshaft and install the driveshaft- to-pinion flange bolts in the sequence shown. Klj . 10 ba
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