2003 FORD MUSTANG engine oil

56.
NOTE: Lubricate the O- ring seal with clean engine oil.
Install the coolant pump.
57. NOTE: The RH is shown; the LH is similar. Use new gaskets when installing the exhaust
manifolds.
Install the exhaust manifold.
58. Install the knock sensors. Klj . 20 ba
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65. Connect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor.
66. Connect the eight fuel injectors.
67. Install the RH ignition coil cover.
68.
NOTE: The fastener at location five is a stud. Install the gasket and the upper intake. Klj . 23 ba
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80. Remove the engine from the stand.
81.
NOTE: If 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 wetness, or four
minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can result in future oil leakage.
Apply a 4 mm (0.16 in) bead of silicone gasket and sealant around the rear oil seal retainer
plate sealing surface. Also apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant at the junction where the
cylinder block, oil pan and rear oil seal retainer plate meet.
82. Install the rear oil seal retainer plate. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown. zTighten the bolts to 1- 6 to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
z Hand- tighten bolts 7 and 8.
z Tighten bolts 7 and 8 to 20 Nm (15 lb- ft).
z Tighten bolts 7 and 8 an additional 60 degrees. Klj . 27 ba
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INSTALLATION
Engine
Installation
All vehicles
1. Install the engine in the vehicle and remove the floor crane and the spreader bar.
SECTION 303-
01D: Engine — Mach I 4.6L (4V) 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-
D087 (D93P-6001- A1) Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-
D088 (D93P-6001- A2) Installer Set, Teflon Seal
211-
D027 (D90P- 3517A) or
equivalent Spreader Bar
303-
D089 (D93P-6001- A3) or
equivalent
Material Item Specification
Super Premium SAE 5W-20
Engine Oil
XO- 5W20- QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153-
H Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant VC-7-
A (in
Oregon VC-7- B) (yellow color) WSS-
M97B51-
A1 Threadlock and Sealer
E0AZ-
19554- AA WSK-
M2G351-
A5 Klj . 1 ba
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Manual transmission vehicles
6. Lubricate the ball stud, clutch release lever and the input shaft with clean engine oil.
All vehicles 7. Raise the transmission and install the seven bolts.
8. Install the bolts. Klj . 3 ba
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65. Install the hood-
to-body ground strap.
66. Connect the fuel spring lock coupling. For additional information, refer to Section 310 - 00 .
67. Install the air intake scoop bracket. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
68. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
69. Fill the crankcase with clean engine oil and check that all other fluids are at the correct levels.
70. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A .
71. Fill and purge the power steering system. For additional information, refer to Section 211 - 00 .
72. Start the engine and check for leaks. Stop the engine and recheck the fluid levels.
73. Charge the A/C system. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 00 . Klj . 18 ba
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Engine Cooling
CAUTION: Vehicle cooling systems are filled with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine
Coolant VC -7-A (in Oregon VC -7-B) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS- M97B51-A1
(yellow color). Always fill the cooling system with the same coolant that is present in the
system. Do not mix coolant types.
NOTE: The addition of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC- 6, darkens Motorcraft
Premium Gold Engine Coolant from yellow to golden tan.
The 4.6L cooling system components include the:
zblock heater
z engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor
z fan blade, fan motor and fan shroud assembly
z radiator
z pressure relief cap
z radiator draincock
z coolant pump
z coolant thermostat
z oil filter adapter
z radiator overflow hose
z upper radiator hose
z lower radiator hose
The radiator overflow hose circulates the coolant.
The coolant thermostat:
zcontrols the engine coolant temperature.
z allows for quicker engine warm- up.
The degas bottle/coolant expansion tank:
zprovides a location for service fill.
z contains coolant expansion and system pressurization.
z provides air separation during operation.
z replenishes the engine coolant to the system.
The engine coolant flows:
zfrom the lower radiator hose to the coolant pump.
z from the coolant pump to the engine block and the cylinder heads.
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The 3.8L cooling system components include the:
zblock heater
z engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor
z fan blade, fan motor and fan shroud assembly
z radiator
z radiator cap
z radiator draincock
z coolant pump
z coolant thermostat
z oil filter adapter
z radiator overflow hose
z coolant expansion tank
z upper radiator hose
z lower radiator hose
The fan blade draws air through the radiator to help cool the engine coolant.
The fan motor:
zoperates only when the ignition switch is in the RUN position.
z will not operate with the switch in the OFF position.
The engine coolant:
zflows through the radiator tubes and is cooled by passing air over the cooling fins.
z is then circulated from the radiator outlet tank through the coolant pump and into the cylinder
block to complete the circuit.
A closed coolant thermostat returns the engine coolant to the coolant pump. An open coolant
thermostat allows the engine coolant to flow to the radiator.
CAUTION: Engine coolant provides freeze protection, boil protection, cooling efficiency,
and corrosion protection to the engine and cooling components. In order to obtain these
protections, the engine coolant must be maintained at the correct concentration and fluid level
in the degas bottle (4.6L) or coolant expansion tank (3.8L).
When adding engine coolant, use a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and deionized water.
To maintain the integrity of the coolant and the cooling system:
zNOTE: The addition of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6, darkens Motorcraft
Premium Gold Engine Coolant from yellow to golden tan.
Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7- A (in Oregon VC-7-B) or equivalent
meeting Ford specification WSS- M97B51-A1 (yellow color). Use the same coolant that is
present in the cooling system. Do not mix coolant types.
z Do not add/mix orange-colored Motorcraft Speciality Orange Engine Coolant VC- 2 or equivalent Klj . 2 ba
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