2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 47. Remove the water pump pulley. 
1. Remove the water pump pulley bolts. 
2. Remove the water pump pulley. 
48. Remove the bolts and belt idler pulleys. 
49. NOTE:  The gasket can be reused if not da

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 50. Using the special tool, remove the front cover seal. 
51. Remove the bolts, the studs, and the engine front cover. 
�zDiscard the gaskets. Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces. 
 CAUTION: Since

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 53. Remove the RH and LH timing chain tensioner (RH shown, LH similar). 
1. Remove the bolts. 
2. Remove the timing chain tensioners. 
3. Remove the timing chain tensioner arms. 
54.  CAUTION: Unless

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 55.
NOTE:  The LH is shown and the RH is similar. 
Remove the bolts and the timing chain guides. 
56. NOTE:  One side shown, other side similar. 
Install the lifting handles to the RH and LH cylinder

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 57.
 CAUTION: New cylinder head bolts must be installed. They are tighten- to-yield 
designed and cannot be reused. 
 CAUTION: Place cylinder head on cardboard or wood surface to prevent damage to 
th

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 60. Remove the oil pump. 
61.
 CAUTION: Do not stamp the top of pistons, as ring land damage can occur. 
NOTE:  Connecting rods and rod caps should be numbered to retain correct orientation. 
Remove t

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 62.
 CAUTION: Do not scratch cylinder walls or crankshaft journals with the connecting 
rod. 
NOTE:  Before removing pistons, inspect the top of the cylinder bores. If necessary, remove the 
ridge or

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 65. Clean and inspect pistons. For additional information, refer to 
Section 303 - 00  . 
66. Remove the crankshaft bearing cap fasteners.  1. Remove and discard the cross- mounted main cap bolts. 
2.