2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIES 
Piston 
Disassembly 
1. Using the special tool, press the piston pin out from the connecting rod and piston assembly. 
2. Remove the connecting rod from the

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 1. Lubricate the piston pin and piston pin bore with clean engine oil. 
2.
NOTE:  The connecting rod can be installed in either direction. 
Position the piston pin in the bore aligned with the connect

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual ASSEMBLY 
Engine 
SECTION 303-
01A: Engine — 3.8L  2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s) 
Slide Hammer 
307-
005 (T59L- 100-B)  Remover Adapter, Vibration 
Damper 
303-
176 (T82L-6316- B)  In

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual  CAUTION: The moving components must be lubricated with clean engine oil before 
assembly. 
 CAUTION: The components with oil holes must be correctly aligned with the oil feed 
holes. 
1. If necessary

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 4. Using the camshaft bearing service set, install the camshaft bearings. 
5. Install the following: 
1. the engine dynamic balance shaft bearing cover. 
2. the camshaft bearing cover. 
6.  CAUTION: D

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 7. Install the camshaft thrust plate. 
1. Position the camshaft thrust plate. 
2. Install the bolts. 
8. Turn the camshaft so that the timing mark is at 12 oclock and install the engine dynamic  bala

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 11.
 CAUTION: The crankshaft journals must be protected from damage when installing 
the crankshaft. 
Position the crankshaft. 
 CAUTION: The main bearings are precision selective fit. Inspect the bea