2003 FORD MUSTANG wheel bolt torque

A/C compressor bracket-
to-cylinder head stud bolt 25 18 —
Oil level indicator tube-
to-cylinder head bolt 10 — 89
Coolant recovery reservoir bracket-to-
GOP bolts 9 — 80
Motor mount-
to-subframe nuts 115 85 —
Oil pan drain plug 26 19 —
Wire harness bracket to motor mount nut 27 20 —
Steering column pinch bolt 47 35 —
Front subframe-
to-body bolts 90 66 —
Front subframe-
to-shock tower bolts 115 85 —
Oil pan-to-
cylinder block bolts a — — —
Oil pan-to-
transmission bell housing 45 33 —
Main bearing bridge nuts 32 24
Oil pump cover-
to-engine front cover bolts 25 18 —
Oil pump cover-
to-engine front cover bolt 10 89 —
Oil pickup tube-
to-cylinder block bolts 25 18 —
Oil pickup tube-
to-oil pan baffle nut 48 35 —
Flywheel-
to-crankshaft bolts 80 59 —
Wire harness bracket-
to-motor mount stud- nut 27 20 —
Engine ground strap-
to-motor mount nut 27 20 —
Motor mount-
to-motor mount bracket bolts 70 52 —
RH motor mount-
to-motor mount bracket nut 70 52 —
Hood ground strap-
to-hood hinge bolt 12 9 —
Hood hinge nuts 12 9 —
Generator mounting bracket 25 18 —
Power steering pump bracket nuts 8 — 71
Power steering pump bolts 25 18 —
Valve tappet guide plate bolts 12 9 —
Generator positive cable nut 10 — 89
Power steering pressure tube to pump nut 40 30 —
Accelerator cable bracket-
to-intake manifold bolts 10 — 89
42-
pin connector bolt 10 — 89
Transmission oil cooler tube bracket-
to-motor mount bracket nut 27 20
Torque converter-
to-flywheel nuts 36 27 —
Engine-
to-transmission bolts 40 30 —
Engine mount bracket-
to-engine bolts 70 52 —
Engine mount bracket-
to-engine nuts 70 52 —
Water pump pulley bolts 25 18 —
Oil filter
b — — —
Upper intake manifold-
to-lower intake manifold bolts a — — —
Lower intake manifold-
to-cylinder head bolts a — — —
Rocker arm pivot-
to-cylinder head bolts a — — — Klj . 5 ba
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Specification in 90.200 mm diameter gauge.
f If applicable, measured vertically, +0.030- 0.050 mm (0.001-0.002 inch) measured horizontally (oval
pin bore).
g Pin bore and crank bearing bore must be parallel and in same vertical plane within the specified total
difference when measured at the ends of a 203 mm bar, 101.5 mm on each side of rod centerline.
Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-
ft lb-
in Main bearing cap adjusting bolts
a — — —
EGR sensor bracket 10 — 89
Belt idler pulley 25 18 —
Oil filter 15 11 —
Oil filter adapter insert 58 43 —
Camshaft sprocket bolt
a — — —
Connecting rod bolt
a — — —
Engine mount nuts 150 111 —
Engine mount-
to-cylinder block bolts 70 52 —
Exhaust manifolds
a — — —
Engine front cover bolts
a — — —
Drive belt tensioner bolts 25 18 —
A/C muffler 20 15 —
Battery cable support brackets 20 15 —
Cylinder head bolt
a — — —
Pulley-
to-crankshaft bolt a — — —
EGR valve to intake manifold 25 18 —
EGR valve tube to exhaust manifold fittings 40 30 —
Intake manifold-
to-cylinder head bolt 25 18 —
Main bearing cap bolt
a — — —
Oil filter adapter bolts 25 18 —
Oil level indicator tube bolt 10 — 89
Oil pump screen cover and tube-
to-oil pump bolt 10 — 89
Oil pan-to-
cylinder block bolt a — — —
Flywheel 80 59
Oil pan-to-
engine front cover bolts a — — —
Oil pump-
to-cylinder block bolt 10 — 89
Oil pump screen cover and tube-
to-main bearing cap stud spacer bolt 25 18 —
Water pump pulley bolts 25 18 —
Cam cover bolt
a — — —
Water pump-
to-cylinder block bolt 25 18 —
Water bypass tube 25 18 —
EGR tube nuts (2 req'd) 40 30 —
Power steering pump to engine 25 18 — Klj . 4 ba
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Refer to the procedure. Flexplate bolts 80 59 —
Flywheel bolts 85 63 —
Torque converter nuts 36 27 —
Oil level indicator tube retainer 10 — 89
Primary timing chain guide-
to-engine bolts 10 — 89
Oil pump screen and pickup tube spacer to main bearing stud 25 18 —
Accelerator cable bracket 10 — 89
Belt idler pulley bolt 25 18 —
Sub-
frame brace nuts 41 30 —
Air intake scoop bolts 25 18 —
Air intake scoop bracket bolt 25 18 —
Air intake scoop bracket nuts 25 18 —
Air intake scoop bracket throttle body nut 9 — 80
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) vacuum regulator solenoid bolts 10 — 89 Klj . 6 ba
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43. Remove the three bolts and the starter.
Automatic transmission vehicles 44. Remove the flywheel inspection cover.
45. Remove the torque converter nuts. All vehicles Klj . 11 ba
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32. Install the torque converter nuts.
33. Install the flywheel inspection cover.
34. Install the driveshaft onto the transmission output shaft, aligning the index-
mark in the six
o'clock position.
35. CAUTION: Use new bolts to install the driveshaft. If new bolts are not available,
apply threadlock to the threads of the original bolts.
CAUTION: The driveshaft centering socket yoke fits tightly on the rear axle pinion
flange pilot. To make sure the yoke seats squarely on the flange, tighten the bolts evenly
in the sequence shown.
NOTE: Align the marks made on the flange and driveshaft during removal.
Position the driveshaft and install the driveshaft- to-pinion flange bolts in the sequence shown. Klj . 10 ba
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Release bearing rub will
disappear when the
clutch is engaged. In the
event that a bearing is
damaged, the noise is
more pronounced while
engaged in gear under
load or coast than in
NEUTRAL.
Noisy in forward gears
zComponents
grounding out
on the
transmission. z
CHECK for screws,
bolts, etc., of body or
other components
grounding out.
CORRECT as
necessary.
z Components
housing bolts. z
CHECK the torque on
the transmission-to-
flywheel housing bolts
and the flywheel
housing- to-engine block
bolts. TIGHTEN the
bolts to specification.
REFER to Section 308 -
01 .
z Bearings or
gears. z
INSPECT the bearings.
INSPECT the gears and
gear teeth for wear or
damage. INSTALL new
components as
necessary. REFER to
Section 308 - 01 .
z Gears clash when
shifting from one forward
gear to another z
Pilot bearing. zCHECK for a binding
condition between the
input shaft and the
engine crankshaft pilot
bearing. INSTALL new
components as
necessary. REFER to
Section 308 - 01 .
z Gear teeth
and/or
synchronizer. z
REPAIR or INSTALL
new components as
necessary. REFER to
Section 308 - 03A or
Section 308 - 03B .
z Engine idle
speed too high. z
REFER to the
Powertrain
Control/Emissions
Diagnosis (PC/ED)
manual.
z Transmission jumps out
of gear z
Transmission
range selector
lever boot. z
INSTALL a new boot if
exceptionally stiff.
REFER to Section 308 -
03A or
Section 308 -
03B .
z Transmission-to-
engine mounting
bolts. z
TIGHTEN the bolts to
specification. Klj . 4 ba
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stopped and the measurement taken at the downstop is the
clutch reserve.
z Is the clutch reserve less than 19 mm (0.75 inch)? Item Pedal Position
1 Gear clash begins
2 Gear clash ends
3 Clutch pedal downstop
F5 INSPECT THE RELEASE LEVER AND PIVOT STUD
z
Remove the transmission.
z Inspect the release lever and the pivot stud for wear,
damage or misalignment.
z Is the release lever or pivot stud worn, damaged or
misaligned? Yes
INSTALL a new release
lever or pivot stud as
necessary. TEST the
system for normal
operation.
No
GO to
F6 .
F6 INSPECT THE RELEASE BEARING
z
Inspect the release bearing for wear or damage. Make sure
the release lever is seated in the release bearing pocket.
z Is the release bearing worn or damaged? Yes
INSTALL a new release
bearing. TEST the system
for normal operation.
No
GO to
F7 .
F7 INSPECT THE PILOT BEARING
z
Inspect the pilot bearing for wear or damage.
z Is the pilot bearing worn or damaged? Yes
INSTALL a new pilot
bearing. TEST the system
for normal operation.
No
GO to
F8 .
F8 INSPECT THE CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE TO FLYWHEEL
BOLTS z
Measure the clutch pressure plate to flywheel bolts.
z Is the bolt torque greater than or equal to 65 Nm (48 lb-
ft)? Yes
INSTALL a new pressure
plate and clutch disc. Note
the condition of the
removed components
(wear, damage or oil
contamination). For oil Klj . 13 ba
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SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 308-
01: Clutch 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual General Specifications
Item Specification
Pressure Plate
Pressure plate diameter (3.8L) 280 mm (11.0 in)
Pressure plate diameter 4.6L (2V) 280 mm (11.0 in)
Pressure plate diameter 4.6L (4V) 280 mm (11.0 in)
Clutch Disc
Clutch diameter (3.8L)
280 mm (11.0 in) Number of springs:
5 plain
Color identification:
none Clutch diameter (4.6L 2V)
280 mm (11.0 in) Number of springs:
4 plain
Color identification:
none Clutch diameter (4.6L 4V)
280 mm (11.0 in) Number of springs:
5 plain
Color identification:
no paint daub Fluid and Lubricants
Motorcraft Premium Long-
Life Grease
XG -1-C or equivalent ESA-
M1C75- B
Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-
ft Pressure plate to flywheel bolt (3.8L) 33 24
Pressure plate to flywheel bolts 4.6L (2V) 45 + 60° 33 + 60°
Pressure plate-
to-flywheel bolts 4.6L (4V) 45 + 60° 33 + 60° Klj . 1 ba
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