2003 FORD MUSTANG engine

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VEHICLE REPAIR
Camshaft
Removal and Installation 1. Remove the timing chains. For additional information, refer to Timing Drive Components in this
section.
2. Remove the roller followers. For additional information, refer to Camshaft Roller Follower in this
section.
3. Remove the bolts and camshaft bearing caps.
4. Remove the camshaft.
5. NOTE: Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Exhaust Manifold RH
Removal and Installation 1. Install the special tool.
2. Install the special tools.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
4. Remove the LH and RH side engine mount nuts. SECTION 303-
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5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Using the special tools, raise the engine.
7. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to
Section 303 - 12 .
8. Raise and support the vehicle.
9. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 06 .
10. Separate the exhaust at the exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Section 309 -
00 .
11. Remove the exhaust manifold. 1. Remove the exhaust manifold nuts.
2. Remove the exhaust manifold.
3. Remove the exhaust manifold gasket and discard.
12. NOTE: Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts in the sequence shown.
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Exhaust Manifold LH
Removal and Installation 1. Install the special tool.
2. Install the special tools.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
4. Remove the LH and RH side engine mount nuts. SECTION 303-
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5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Using the special tools, raise the engine.
7. Raise the vehicle.
8. Separate the exhaust at the exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to
Section 309 -
00 .
9. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube at the exhaust manifold.
10. Remove the exhaust manifold. 1. Remove the exhaust manifold nuts.
2. Remove the exhaust manifold.
3. Remove the exhaust manifold gasket. Klj . 2 ba
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Oil Filter Adapter
Removal and Installation 1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A or
Section 303 -
03B .
2. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
4. Drain the engine oil.
5. Disconnect the oil pressure sensor electrical connector.
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Item Specification
Super Premium SAE 5W-20
Motor Oil
XO- 5W20 QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153-
H Premium Engine Coolant
VC-
4A (In Canada CXC- 10; In
Oregon VC- 5) or equivalent ESE-
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Oil Level Indicator and Tube
Removal and Installation 1. Remove the oil level indicator.
2. Remove the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Exhaust Manifold LH in
this section.
3. Remove the bolt.
4. Remove the oil level indicator tube.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure. zInstall a new oil level indicator tube seal.
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Oil Pan
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
3. Remove the radiator sight shield.
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Compressor, Coil Spring
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D087 (D93P-6001- A1) Lifting Bracket, Engine
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D088 (D93P-6001- A2)
Material Item Specification
Metal Surface Cleaner
F4ZA-
19A536- RA or
equivalent WSE-
M5B392- A Silicone Gasket and Sealant
F7AZ-
19554- EA or equivalent WSE-
M4G323-
A4 Super Premium SAE 5W-20
Motor Oil
XO- 5W20- QSP or equivalent WSS-
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