2003 FORD MUSTANG engine

IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Oil Pan
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
3. Remove the radiator sight shield.
4. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir. 1. Disconnect the hose.
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3 Bar Engine Support Kit
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F072 Lifting Bracket Set, Engine
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D095 (D94L-6001- A) or
equivalent
Material Item Specification
SAE 5W-
20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
XO- 5W20-QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153-
H Metal Surface Cleaner
F4AZ-
19A536- RA or equivalent WSE-
M5B392-
A Silicone Gasket and Sealant
F7AZ-
19554- EA or equivalent WSE-
M4G323-
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9. Remove the LH engine mount nut.
10. Remove the RH engine mount nut.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Raise the engine.
13. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
14. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil. Klj . 3 ba
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11. Install the bracket.
12. Install the starter motor. For additional information, refer to
Section 303 - 06 .
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Lower the engine.
15. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
16. Install the RH engine mount nut. Klj . 10 ba
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17. Install the LH engine mount nut.
18. Lower the vehicle.
19. Remove the special tools.
20. Install the coolant recovery reservoir.
21. Install the radiator sight shield. Klj . 11 ba
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22. Install the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to
Section 303 - 12 .
23. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
24. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
25. CAUTION: Correct coolant bleeding is critical for correct engine cooling.
Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A . Klj . 12 ba
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Oil Pan Baffle
Removal and Installation 1. Remove the oil pump screen cover and tube (6622). For additional information, refer to Oil Pump Screen and Pickup Tube in this section.
2. Remove the oil pan baffle (6687). zRemove the nuts.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Flywheel
Removal and Installation 1. Remove the clutch. For additional information, refer to Section 308 - 01 .
2. Remove the flywheel bolts.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Oil Pump Screen and Pickup Tube
Removal and Installation 1. Remove the oil pan (6675). For additional information, refer to Oil Pan in this section.
2. Remove the oil pump screen cover and tube (6622) and discard the gasket. 1. Remove the nut.
2. Remove the two bolts.
3. Remove the oil pump screen cover and tube.
4. Remove and discard the gasket.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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