2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 27. Install a retaining clip on the tensioner to hold the plunger in during installation. 
28. Remove the tensioner from the vise. 
29. If the copper links are not visible, mark two links on one end a

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual position. Rotate the RH camshaft timing sprocket until the timing mark is at approximately 11 
oclock position. 
32.  CAUTION: Unless otherwise instructed, at no time when the timing chains are 
remo

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 35.
NOTE:  If necessary, adjust the camshaft sprocket slightly to obtain timing mark alignment. 
Position the RH timing chain on the camshaft sprocket. Make sure the two copper- colored links 
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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 39. Position the crankshaft sensor ring on the crankshaft. 
40. Install the oil pan and gasket and loosely install the bolts. 
41. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown. 
�zTighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 43.
NOTE:  If the engine front cover is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed 
and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is no sign of 
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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 45. Tighten the four oil pan bolts in the sequence shown. 
�zStage 1: Tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb- in). 
�z Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb- ft). 
�z Stage 3: Tighten an additional 60 degrees. 
46. Instal

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 47. Using the special tool, install the 32 roller followers. 
48.
NOTE:  If the valve cover is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and 
the sealing area cleaned with metal sur

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 50. Install the belt idler pulleys. 
51. Lubricate the front oil seal and the engine front cover with clean engine oil. 
52. Using the special tool, install the front oil seal.  Klj .  18 ba
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