2003 FORD MUSTANG steering

IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Engine Front Cover
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A .
3. Remove the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to Crankshaft Pulley in this
section.
4. Remove the water pump pulley.
5. Remove the retainers and position the power steering pump aside.
6. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube.
SECTION 303-
01A: Engine — 3.8L 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Material
Item Specification
Metal Surface Cleaner
F4AZ-
19A536- RA or equivalent WSE-
M5B392-
A Silicone Gasket and Sealant
F7AZ-
19554- EA or equivalent WSE-
M4G323-
A4 SAE 5W-
20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
XO- 5W20-QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153-
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14. Connect the bypass hose and the upper radiator hose.
15. Connect the EGR tube.
16. Install the power steering pump.
17. Install the water pump pulley.
18. Install the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to
Crankshaft Pulley in this section. Klj . 8 ba
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Cylinder Head LH
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A .
3. Remove the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Exhaust Manifold — LH in
this section.
4. Remove the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Lower Intake Manifold in
this section.
5. Remove the push rods. For additional information, refer to Push Rod in this section.
6. Remove the drive belt. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 05 .
7. Using the special tool, remove the power steering pump pulley.
SECTION 303-
01A: Engine — 3.8L 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Remover, Power Steering
Pump Pulley
211-
016 (T69L-10300- B) Installer, Power Steering Pump
Pulley
211-
009
Material Item Specification
SAE 5W-
20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
XO- 5W20-QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153-
H Klj . 1 ba
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8. Remove the power steering pump bracket.
9. Remove the generator bracket.
10. Remove the three exhaust manifold studs.
11. NOTE: Discard the cylinder head gasket. NOTE: Record the location of the long bolts and the short bolts. Klj . 2 ba
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9. Install the support bracket.
10. Using the special tool, install the power steering pump pulley.
11. Install the drive belt. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 05 .
12. Install the push rods. For additional information, refer to Push Rod in this section.
13. Install the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Lower Intake Manifold in this
section.
14. Install the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Exhaust Manifold — LH in this
section.
15. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
16. CAUTION: Correct cooling system bleeding is critical for correct engine cooling.
Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A . Klj . 5 ba
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Disconnect the power steering pump (3A674).
10. Disconnect the lower radiator hose (8286).
11. Disconnect the upper radiator hose (8620).
12. Remove the radiator coolant recovery reservoir (8A080).
13. Disconnect the accelerator cable and, if equipped, the speed control cable. Klj . 3 ba
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DISASSEMBLY
Engine
1. Remove the bolts and the LH engine support insulator.
SECTION 303-
01A: Engine — 3.8L 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Service Set, Camshaft
303-
017 (T65L-6250- A) Remover, Crankshaft Vibration
Damper
303-
009 (T58P-6316- D) Lifting Bracket Set, Engine
303-
D095 (D94L-6001- A) or
equivalent Remover, Power Steering
Pump Pulley
211-
016 (T69L-10300- B) Remover, Oil Seal
303-
409 (T92C-6700- CH) Remover, Crankshaft Vibration
Damper
303-
176 (T82L-6316- B) Klj . 1 ba
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31. Remove the A/C compressor bracket.
32. Using the special tool, remove the power steering pump pulley.
33. Remove the power steering pump bracket.
34. Remove the bolts and the generator mounting bracket. Klj . 9 ba
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