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7. Install the camshaft thrust plate.
1. Position the camshaft thrust plate.
2. Install the bolts.
8. Turn the camshaft so that the timing mark is at 12 o'clock and install the engine dynamic balance shaft assembly into the cylinder block. Turn the engine balance shaft driven gear so
that the timing mark aligns up with the timing mark on the engine balance shaft drive gear.
9. NOTE: If correctly aligned, the engine dynamic balance shaft keyway will be at 12 o'clock and
the camshaft keyway will be at 6 o'clock on the camshaft.
Install the bolts.
10. CAUTION: Make sure the components are installed in the correct location.
NOTE: Lubricate the crankshaft main bearings prior to installation.
Install the crankshaft upper main bearings and the crankshaft upper thrust main bearing. Klj . 4 ba
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19. Install the oil pan bridge and baffle assembly.
20. Using a new gasket, install the oil pump screen cover and tube.
21. Install the timing chain tensioner.
1. Position the timing chain tensioner.
2. Install the bolts.
22. Retract the tensioner pad retracting mechanism. 1. Compress the tensioner pad retracting mechanism.
2. Insert a retaining pin. Klj . 8 ba
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23. Rotate the crankshaft so the number one piston is at top dead center (TDC) and the key is at
the 12 o'clock position.
24. Turn the camshaft sprocket so that the keyway is on the bottom of the camshaft.
25. Install the timing chain, the camshaft sprocket and the crankshaft sprocket as an assembly.
26. Make sure the timing marks and the keyways are aligned.
27. Install the camshaft position sensor drive gear and retaining bolt. Klj . 9 ba
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Refer to the procedure in this section. Power steering reservoir bolts 10 — 89
Water outlet connector bolts 25 18 —
Camshaft cap cluster to cylinder head bolts 10 — 89
Torque converter nuts 25 18 —
Timing chain tensioner bolts 25 18 —
Transmission filler tube bolt 47 35 —
A/C compressor bolts 25 18 —
Ignition coil bolts 6 — 53
Generator brace bolts 10 — 89
Primary timing chain guide-
to-engine bolts 10 — 89
Accelerator cable bracket bolts 10 — 89
Rear seal retainer bolts 10 — 89
Pressure plate bolts 2 — 47
Spark plugs 18 13 —
Crankshaft timing bolt sensor assembly 10 — 89
Camshaft timing bolt sensor assembly 10 — 89
Fuel rail studs 10 — 89
Engine coolant sensor 15 11 —
Exhaust manifold—
stud to cylinder head 10-
13 7-10 —
Throttle body adaptor bolts
a — — —
Throttle body bolts 10 — 89
Idle air control valve 10 — 89
RFI capacitor nut 10 — 89
Generator bolts 25 18 —
Oil pan drain plug 14 10 —
Water bypass tube bracket bolt 25 18 —
Subframe bolts 115 85 —
Battery lead to generator 10 — 89
EGR vacuum regulator solenoid bracket 10 — 89
Pipe plug—
water drain 20 15 —
Screen and cover assembly to main bearing cap stud spacer 25 18 —
Wiring harness retainer nut 10 — 89
Oil pressure switch
a — — —
A/C muffler stud to cylinder head 10 — 89
EGR tube to exhaust manifold connector 50 37 — Klj . 5 ba
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N806155 Bolt (2 req'd)
92 6C315 Crankshaft position sensor
93 N806300 Stud bolt (5 req'd)
94 6C086 Engine front cover
95 N806155 Bolt
96 6B288 Camshaft position sensor
97 N606543 Bolt (4 req'd)
98 6L266 Timing chain tensioner
99 6268 Timing chain belt
100 6K297 Timing chain cover
101 6M269 Timing chain tensioner
102 6L253 Timing chain tensioner arm
103 N806184 Bolt (3 req'd)
104 19D629 A/C compressor
105 8501 Water pump
106 N806177 Bolt (4 req'd)
107 N806183 Bolt (4 req'd)
108 6621 Oil pump
109 N806201 Woodruff key
110 6333 Crankshaft main bearing (5 req'd)
111 6A341 Crankshaft thrust washer (3 req'd)
112 6C357 Crankshaft main bearing side bolt (10 req'd)
113 6010 Cylinder block
114 9439 Intake manifold gasket (2 req'd)
115 6083 Head gasket
116 6505 Exhaust valve (8 req'd)
117 6507 Intake valve (8 req'd)
118 87838 Pipe plug (8 req'd)
119 12405 Spark plug (8 req'd)
120 6F087 Dowel
121 9431 Exhaust manifold
122 6C501 Valve tappet (16 req'd)
123 6529 Rocker arm (16 req'd)
124 6049 Cylinder head, RH
125 W701681 Stud (8 req'd)
126 9Y431 Exhaust manifold gasket
127 9F485 EGR valve tube to manifold connector
128 W701706 Nut (8 req'd)
129 181198A Engine lifting eye
130 6A517 Valve stem seal (16 req'd)
131 6513 Valve spring (16 req'd)
132 Klj . 6 ba
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6514 Valve spring retainer (16 req'd)
133 6518 Valve spring retainer key (32 req'd)
134 6065 Cylinder head bolt (20 req'd)
135 6C255 Camshaft
136 9J434 EGR transducer
137 N807309 Bolt (2 req'd)
138 N806139 Bolt
139 8620 Drive belt
140 N806165 Washer
141 6316 Crankshaft pulley
142 8A528 Water pump pulley
143 6700 Crankshaft front seal
144 N808793 Stud bolt (2 req'd)
145 N806177 Bolt (6 req'd)
146 N806176 Bolt (3 req'd)
147 3A674 Power steering pump
148 12A227 Ignition pulse ring
149 6306 Crankshaft sprocket (2 req'd)
150 6268 Timing chain/belt
151 6K297 Timing chain guide
152 N804958 Bolt (4 req'd)
153 6A338 Crankshaft main bearing (4 req'd)
154 6A346 Crankshaft main bearing cap dowel pin (10 req'd)
155 6345 Crankshaft main bearing cap bolt (9 req'd)
156 N806155 Bolt (2 req'd)
157 W701240 Bolt (16 req'd)
158 6675 Oil pan
159 6710 Oil pan gasket
160 N605904 Bolt
161 6622 Oil pump screen cover and tube
162 N806180 Spacer
163 6K258 Crankshaft main bearing cap stud
164 6325 Main bearing cap (5 req'd)
165 6A339 Crankshaft thrust main bearing
166 N602549 Bolt
167 6303 Crankshaft
168 7563 Clutch pressure plate
169 7550 Clutch disc
170 N808139 Bolt (6 req'd)
171 6375 Flywheel (manual transmission)
172 N811363 Bolt (2 req'd)
173 Klj . 7 ba
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Timing Drive Components
Removal CAUTION: Since the engine is not free- wheeling, timing procedures must be followed
exactly or piston and valve damage can occur.
1. Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Front Cover in this
section.
2. Remove the crankshaft sensor ring from the crankshaft. 3. Disconnect the eight ignition coil electrical connectors. SECTION 303-
01B: Engine — 4.6L (2V) 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Compressor, Valve Spring
303-
567 (T97P-6565- AH) Holding Tool, Crankshaft
303-
448 (T93P-6303- A) Aligner, Camshaft Position
303-
557 (T96T-6256- B) Klj . 1 ba
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7. Remove the bolts and the LH timing chain tensioner.
8. Remove the bolts and the RH timing chain tensioner. Klj . 3 ba
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