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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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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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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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SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 303-
03A: Engine Cooling 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual General Specifications
Item Specification
Cooling System Capacity 15.2 L (4.0 gal)
Coolant Type
Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-
A in
(Oregon VC -7-B) (yellow color) WSS-
M97B51- A1 Other Chemicals
Motorcraft Premium Cooling System Flush VC-
1 ESR-
M14P7-A Premium Long Life Grease XG-1-
C ESA-
M1C75- B Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets
VC-
6 ESE-
M99B37- B5 except as noted in ES-
F65E-19A511- AA Gasket Adhesive TA-
6 WSS-
M2G408- A Cooling System Pressure Test Specifications 138 kPa (20 psi)
Radiator Cap Pressure Test Specifications 110 kPa (16 psi)
Thermostat Opening Temperatures
Starts to open (4.6L 2V) 87-
93°C (192- 199°F) Starts to open (3.8L) 86.7-
90.6°C (189- 196°F) Starts to open (Cobra) 80-
83°C (175- 182°F) Fully open 104°C (219°F)
Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-
ft lb-
in Accelerator cable bracket bolts 10 — 89
Cylinder block drain plug 20 15 —
Exhaust manifold to EGR valve tube nut 35 26 —
Fan shroud bolts 10 — 89
Fan motor bolts 10 — 89
Degas bottle nuts 10 — 89
Coolant expansion tank bracket bolts 10 — 89
Radiator support bracket bolts 30 22 —
Transmission fluid cooler fittings 30 22 —
Coolant outlet connection bolts (3.8L) 10 — 89
Bypass tube bracket bolts (3.8L) 10 — 89
Bypass tube bolts (4.6L) 10 — 89
Bypass tube nuts (Supercharged engine) 25 18 —
Coolant hose mounting bolt 25 18 — Klj . 1 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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