2003 FORD MUSTANG engine

REMOVAL
Engine
Removal
1. Remove the hood.
2. Remove the battery. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
3. Remove the air cleaner and outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
4. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A or
Section 303 - 03B .
5. Remove the degas bottle. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A or
Section 303 -
03B .
6. Recover the A/C system. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 00 .
7. Disconnect the fuel lines. For additional information, refer to Section 310 - 00 .
8. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the water outlet connector.
SECTION 303-
01B: Engine — 4.6L (2V) 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Support Bracket, Engine
303-
639 Spreader Bar
303-
D089 (D93P-6001- A3) Lifting Bracket Set, Engine
303-
D074 (D91P-6001- A) Klj . 1 ba
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13. Disconnect the engine bulkhead connector.
14. Separate the harness in three locations.
15. Disconnect the electrical connector.
16. Remove the safety clip from the manifold suction tube. Klj . 3 ba
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29. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to
Section 100 - 02 .
30. Drain the engine oil.
31. Disconnect the RH heated oxygen sensor connector.
32. Disconnect the LH heated oxygen sensor connector.
33. Remove the four exhaust manifold flange nuts. Klj . 7 ba
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50.
NOTE: This step will allow removal of the exhaust manifold through the bottom and access for
the installation of the engine lift brackets.
Using a suitable floor crane, raise the engine to remove the exhaust manifold.
51. Install the RH and LH special tool.
52. NOTE: Before carrying out this step it will be necessary to support the transmission with a floor
jack and a block of wood.
Install the special tool. Klj . 11 ba
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53. Separate the harness from the bracket.
zRaise the engine slightly to gain access to the transmission wiring support bracket.
54. NOTE: Adjust the transmission support jack as necessary to aid in the removal of the engine.
Using the special tool, remove the engine from the vehicle. Klj . 12 ba
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DISASSEMBLY
Engine
SECTION 303-
01B: Engine — 4.6L (2V) 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Impact Slide Hammer
100-
001 (T50T-100- A) Remover, Crankshaft Rear Oil
Slinger
303-
514 (T95P-6701- AH) Remover, Crankshaft Rear Oil
Seal
303-
519 (T95P-6701- EH) Remover, Crankshaft Vibration
Damper
303-
009 (T58P-6316- D) Installer, Connecting Rod
303-
442 (T93P-6136- A) Remover, Crankshaft Front Oil
Seal
303-
107 (T74P-6700- A) Engine Lift Bracket Set
303-
DS086 -(D93P- 6001-EA) Cylinder Ridge Reamer
303-
016 (T64L-6011- EA) Klj . 1 ba
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4. Using the special tools, remove the rear main seal.
5. Remove the rear seal retainer plate.
6. Mount the engine on a work stand.
7.
NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Remove the RH and LH lifting eyes. Klj . 3 ba
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12. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube from the EGR valve.
13. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose from the base of the throttle body.
14. Disconnect the PCV valve hose.
15. Remove the engine wiring harness. Klj . 5 ba
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