oil FORD MUSTANG 2003 Workshop Manual

Automatic transmission vehicles
1. Remove the flexplate. For additional information, refer to Flexplate in this section.
Manual transmission vehicles 2. Remove the flywheel. For additional information, refer to Flywheel in this section.
All vehicles 3. Using the special tools, remove the crankshaft oil slinger.
4. Using the special tools, remove the crankshaft rear oil seal.
Installation
All vehicles 1. Using the special tools, install the crankshaft rear oil seal. zLubricate the oil seal using clean engine oil. Klj . 2 ba
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2. Using the special tool, install the crankshaft oil slinger.
Manual transmission vehicles 3. Install the flywheel. For additional information, refer to Flywheel in this section.
Automatic transmission vehicles 4. Install the flexplate. For additional information, refer to Flexplate in this section. Klj . 3 ba
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31. Remove the nuts and the degas bottle
32. Remove the shifter. For additional information, refer to
Section 307 - 01 or
Section 308 - 03B .
33. Remove the dual converter H- pipe. For additional information, refer to Section 309 - 00 .
34. Drain the engine oil. zInstall the drain plug when finished.
35. Position the A/C muffler aside. 1. Remove the bracket retainer.
2. Disconnect the A/C tube and position the A/C muffler aside. Klj . 8 ba
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46. Remove the nut and the wiring harness bracket.
47. Remove the nuts and position the wiring harness aside.
48. Disconnect the oil pressure sensor.
49. Remove the nut and the engine ground cable.
50. Disconnect the hose from the oil filter adapter. Klj . 12 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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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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21. Remove the upper intake manifold gasket.
zClean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
22. Remove the RH coil cover.
23. Disconnect the LH ignition coils. Klj . 7 ba
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24. Disconnect the four RH fuel injector electrical connectors.
25. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor.
26. Disconnect the RH ignition coils.
27. Remove the eight ignition coils. Klj . 8 ba
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46.
NOTE: Be careful when removing the gasket. It is reusable if not damaged.
Remove the oil pan and the gasket. Item Part
Number Description
1 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
2 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
3 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
4 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
5 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
6 W706508 Stud, Hex Shldr Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 50 —
M6 x 1 x
10 7 N808586 Stud and Washer, Hex-
Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 60
— M6 x 1 x 26 8 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
9 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
10 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
11 N806300 Stud, Hex Shldr Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 65 —
M8 x 1.25
x 26 12 W706560 Stud, Hex-
Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 65 — M8 x
1.25 x 16 13 N806300 Stud, Hex Shldr Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 65 —
M8 x 1.25
x 26 14 N806300 Stud, Hex Shldr Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 65 —
M8 x 1.25
x 26 15 N806300 Stud, Hex Shldr Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 65 —
M8 x 1.25
x 26 Klj . 14 ba
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