2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 7. Install the special tools. 
8. Install the special tool. 
9. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to 
Section 100 - 02  . 
10. Remove the two nuts. 
11. Lower the vehicle

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 13. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. 
14. Remove the oil pan drain plug (6730) and drain the engine oil. 
15. Using the special tool, compress the front coil springs (5310). 
16. Position a safety stand.

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 18.
NOTE:  Do not completely remove the bolts. 
Loosen the bolts. 
19. Lower the front sub- frame (5C145). 
20. Remove the sub- frame brace. 
21. Remove the starter wiring harness nuts and position th

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 22.
NOTE:  Be careful when removing the oil pan gasket. It is reusable. 
Remove the oil pan and gasket.  �zInspect the oil pan gasket for damage. 
Installation  1.  CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers,

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure may result in future oil 
leakage. 
Apply silicone gasket and sealant at the rear oil seal retainer-
to-cylinder block sealing su

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 6. Install the oil pan drain plug. 
7. Position the starter wiring harness and install the wiring harness nuts. 
8. Install the sub-
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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 9. Raise the front sub-
frame into position. 
10. Install the two bolts. 
11. Install the two bolts. 
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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 13. Position the safety stand aside. 
14. Release the tension from the front coil springs and remove the special tool. 
15. Raise the vehicle. 
16. Using the special tool, lower the engine and remove