2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 3. Using the data recorded earlier and the Bearing Select Fit Chart, Standard Bearings Chart 
determine the required bearing grade for each main bearing. 
�zRead the first letter of the engine block m

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual NOTE: 
Before assembling the cylinder block, all sealing surfaces must be free from chips, dirt, paint 
and foreign material. Also, make sure the coolant and oil passages are clear. 
5. Install the up

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 8. Loosely install the main bearing caps and the bolts. 
9. Push the crankshaft forward to seat the crankshaft thrust washer and hold the crankshaft in the 
forward position. 
10. Tighten bolts 1- 20

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual �z
Stage 4: tighten an additional 90 degrees. 
11. Install and tighten the cross- mounted bolts in two stages. 
�z Stage 1: tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb- ft). 
�z Stage 2: tighten an additional 90 degrees.

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 13.
 CAUTION: Do not scratch the cylinder walls or crankshaft journals with the 
connecting rod. 
NOTE:  Make sure that the piston arrow is facing forward. 
NOTE:  Lubricate the piston rings, cylinder

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 16. Check the connecting rod bearing clearance. For additional information, refer to 
Section 303 -
00  . 
17. Install the LH engine mount. 
18. Install the RH engine mount. 
19. Install the nuts and

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 21. Position the oil pump and tighten the bolts in the sequence shown. 
22.
NOTE:  Install a new O- ring if necessary. 
Install the oil pump screen cover and tube. 
23. Install the cylinder head gaske

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual procedures. 
Make sure the camshaft timing sprockets are positioned correctly. 
25. NOTE:  The LH is shown; the RH is similar. 
NOTE:  Lubricate the bolt heads and threads. Use clean engine oil. 
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