2003 FORD MUSTANG engine

IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Flexplate
Removal and Installation 1. Remove the transmission. For additional information, refer to Section 307 - 01 .
2. Remove the six bolts retaining the flexplate to crankshaft, and remove the flexplate.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Crankshaft Rear Seal
Removal 1. Remove the flywheel or the flexplate. For additional information, refer to Flexplate in this
section.
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Impact Slide Hammer
100-
001 (T50T-100- A) Remover, Crankshaft Rear
Seal
303-
519 (T95P-6701- EH) Replacer, Rear Crankshaft
Seal
303-
516 (T95P-6701- BH) Spacer, Rear Crank Seal
Replacer
303-
561 (T96T-6701- B) Adapter, Crankshaft Rear Seal
(Use only the adapter retaining
bolts)
303-
518 (T95P-6701- DH) Adapter, Crankshaft Rear Seal
(Use only the adapter and the
center jack screw)
303-
S560 (T96T-6701- A)
Material Item Specification
SAE 5W-
20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
XO- 5W20-QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153-
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2. Using the special tools, remove the crankshaft rear seal.
Installation 1. Clean and inspect the mating surface.
2. NOTE: Lubricate the crankshaft rear seal lips with clean engine oil prior to installation.
Assemble the special tools and the crankshaft rear seal.
3. Install the special tools on the rear of the crankshaft.
4. Install the crankshaft rear seal. Tighten the center jack screw (303- S560) until the spacer (303-561) contacts the engine block. Klj . 2 ba
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VEHICLE REPAIR
Engine Support Insulators
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301). For additional information, refer to Section 414 -
01 .
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube (9B659). For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
3. Remove the radiator sight shield (8C291).
4. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir (8A080). 1. Disconnect the hose.
2. Remove the bolts. 3. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir. SECTION 303-
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3 Bar Engine Support Kit
303-
F072 Engine Lift Bracket Set
303-
D095 (D94L-6001- A) or
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5. Install the special tool.
6. Install the special tool.
7. Install the special tool.
8. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to
Section 100 - 02 .
9. Remove the LH engine mount nut. Klj . 2 ba
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10. Remove the RH engine mount nut.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Raise the engine.
13. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
14. Position the bracket aside.
zRemove the nut. Klj . 3 ba
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15. Disconnect the engine ground strap.
zRemove the nut.
16. Remove the LH engine insulator (6038). zRemove the bolts.
17. Remove the RH engine insulator. zRemove the bolts.
z Remove the nuts. Klj . 4 ba
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Installation
1. Install the RH engine insulator. zInstall the nuts.
z Install the bolts.
2. Install the LH engine insulator.
3. Connect the engine ground strap.
4. Install the bracket. Klj . 5 ba
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