2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 7.
 CAUTION: The bolts are different lengths and must be returned to their original 
location. 
NOTE:  RH shown; LH similar. 
Remove the bolts and the timing chain guides. 
Installation  1.  CAUTION:

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 3. If the copper links are not visible, mark one link on one end and one link on the other end, and 
use as timing marks. 
4. Install the timing chain guides. 
5. Rotate the LH camshaft sprocket until

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual removed and the cylinder heads are installed is the crankshaft or the camshaft to be 
rotated. Severe piston and valve damage will occur. 
 CAUTION: Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise only. Do not

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 11.
NOTE:  LH shown; RH similar. 
Position the tensioner arms and tensioners, and install the bolts. 
12. Remove the retaining clips from the timing chain tensioners. 
13. Position the crankshaft sens

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR 
Valve — Springs, Retainer and Valve Stem Seal 
Removal  1. Remove the roller followers. For additional information, refer to  Roller Followers  in this section. 
2. Remove the sp

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 5. Using the special tool, compress the intake valve spring. 
6.
NOTE:  Valve stem seals should be visually inspected if new seals are not installed. 
Remove the valve spring retainer keys, the valve

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Remove the valve spring retainer keys, the valve spring retainer, the valve spring and the valve 
stem seal. 
Installation  1. Using the special tools, install the new intake valve stem seals. 
2. Usi