2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Compress each tensioner plunger, using a vise. 
7. Install a retaining clip on each tensioner to hold the plunger in during installation. 
8. Remove the tensioner from the vise. 
9. If the copper link

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 11. Rotate the RH camshaft sprocket until the timing mark is approximately at the 11 oclock 
position. Rotate the LH camshaft sprocket until the timing mark is approximately at the 12 
oclock positi

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 13. Remove the special tool. 
14. Install the crankshaft sprocket, making sure the flange faces forward. 
15. Position the LH (inner) timing chain on the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the copper (mark

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 17.
NOTE:  The LH timing chain tensioner arm has a bump near the dowel hole for identification. 
Position the LH timing chain tensioner arm on the dowel pin and install the LH timing chain 
tensioner.

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 21. Position the RH timing chain tensioner arm on the dowel pin and install the RH timing chain 
tensioner. 
22. Remove the retaining clip from the RH timing chain tensioner. 
23. Make sure that the c

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 25.
NOTE:  If the engine front cover is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed 
and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is no sign of 
w

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 28. Loosely install the bolts, then tighten the bolts in three stages in the sequence shown. 
�zStage 1: Tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb- in). 
�z Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb- ft). Item  Part 
Number  Des

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual �z
Stage 3: Tighten an additional 60 degrees. 
29. Install the belt idler pulleys. 
30. Lubricate the engine front cover and the front oil seal inner lip with clean engine oil. 
31. Using the special