2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 72.
 CAUTION: Do not stamp the top of pistons, as ring land damage can occur. 
NOTE:  Connecting rods and rod caps should be numbered to keep the correct orientation in the 
following sequence. 
Remov

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 76. Remove and discard the bolts. 
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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 78. Remove the crankshaft, the crankshaft thrust washer, and the crankshaft upper main bearings 
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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIES 
Cylinder Head 
Disassembly 
1.  CAUTION: Do not place the cylinder head (6049) flat on the bench; the valves will 
bend.   CAUTION: Before disassembly begins

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual valve being removed. The valves must be re-
installed into the same positions. 
Install the special tool. 
2. Remove the exhaust camshaft sprocket and the intake camshaft bolt, washer and spacer. 
3.

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 5. Remove the timing chain (6268) and the camshaft sprocket (6256). 
6.
NOTE:  LH tensioner is shown, RH tensioner is similar. 
Remove the tensioner. 
7. Remove the roller followers on the base circle

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 10.
 CAUTION: Make sure the tool is seated correctly on the valve spring. Apply a small 
amount of air at a time. This will prevent the tool from shifting and causing damage to 
the cylinder head. 
In