2003 FORD MUSTANG oil filter

26. Position the power steering pump and install the bolts.
27. Install the oil filter adapter. For additional information, refer to
Oil Filter Adapter in this section.
28. Install the crankshaft front seal. For additional information, refer to Crankshaft Front Seal in this
section.
29. Fill and bleed the engine coolant and the supercharger coolant. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A and
Section 303 - 03B .
30. Fill the crankcase with clean engine oil. Klj . 14 ba
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Oil Filter Adapter
Removal and Installation 1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A
2. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.
3. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to
Section 100 - 02 .
4. Drain the engine oil.
5. Remove the oil cooler. 1. Remove the oil bypass filter.
2. Remove the insert and the oil cooler.
3. Inspect the O- ring and clean the sealing surface.
6. Clean and inspect the oil cooler.
SECTION 303-
01C: Engine — Cobra 4.6L (4V) 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Klj . 1 ba
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Plug the coolant connections.
z Flush the oil passages with parts cleaner. If metal particles are present in the oil cooler,
install a new cooler.
7. Remove the oil filter adapter. 1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the oil filter adapter.
3. Remove the gasket.
8. Clean and inspect the oil filter adapter. zFlush the oil filter adapter with parts cleaner. If metal particles are present in the adapter,
install a new adapter.
9. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Klj . 2 ba
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58. Remove the nut and the engine ground cable.
59. Disconnect the hose from the oil filter adapter.
60. Disconnect and remove the lower hose from the radiator.
61. Remove the ground strap bolt. Klj . 14 ba
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52. Remove the oil cooler.
53. Remove the bolts, the oil filter adapter and the gasket.
zDiscard the gasket.
54. Clean and inspect the oil filter adapter and the oil cooler. zPlug the oil cooler coolant lines.
z Flush the adapter and cooler with parts cleaner. If metal particles are present, install a
new oil filter adapter and oil cooler.
55. Remove the power steering pressure hose.
56. Remove the bolts and the power steering pump. Klj . 15 ba
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48. Tighten the four oil pan bolts in the sequence shown, in three stages.
zStage 1: Tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb- in).
z Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb- ft).
z Stage 3: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
49. Install the power steering pump and the bolts.
50. Install the power steering hose.
51. Install a new gasket and the oil filter adapter. 13 N806300 Stud, Hex Shldr Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 1.25 x 91.1
14 N806300 Stud, Hex Shldr Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 1.25 x 91.1
15 N806300 Stud, Hex Shldr Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 1.25 x 91.1 Klj . 19 ba
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10. Connect the lower radiator hose.
11. Connect the hose to the oil filter adapter.
12. Attach the B + terminal cable and install the nut.
13. Connect the generator electrical connector.
14. Install the ground cable and the nut. Klj . 4 ba
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Measured at 42 mm from piston dome, at 90 degrees to the piston pin.
j Piston pin outer diameter is larger than piston pin bore, providing a possible interference fit.
k Specification in 90.200 mm diameter gauge.
l With installation of a new filter.
a "Fixed" refers to systems with manually- adjusted centers which are bolted in place and considered
fixed. Drive Belt Tension Belt Type Belt Tension
6 Rib (Fixed)
a 110-
120 Lbs
Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-
ft lb-
in Camshaft sprocket bolt 115 85 —
Connecting rod bolt a a a
Engine front cover bolt a a a
Drive belt tensioner bolts 25 18 —
Cylinder head bolt a a a
Pulley to crankshaft bolt a a a
EGR valve to intake manifold a a a
Exhaust manifold studs 25 18 —
Lower intake manifold-
to-cylinder head bolt a a a
Main bearing cap bolt a a a
Oil filter adapter bolt 25 18 —
Oil bypass filter to adapter 50 37 —
Oil pump screen cover and tube-
to-oil pump bolt 10 — 89
Oil pan-to-
cylinder block bolt a a a
Oil pan-to-
engine front cover bolts a a a
Oil pump-
to-cylinder block bolt 10 — 89
Oil pump screen and pickup tube-
to-main bearing cap stud spacer bolt 25 18 —
Coolant pump pulley bolts 25 18 —
Valve cover bolt 10 — 89
Coolant pump-
to-cylinder block bolt 25 18 —
EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube nuts 40 30 —
Power steering pump to engine 25 18 —
Outlet heater hose stud bolts 25 18 —
Camshaft cap cluster to cylinder head 10 — 89
Timing chain tensioner bolts—
primary 25 18 —
Timing chain tensioner bolts—
secondary 10 — 89
A/C compressor bolts 25 18 —
Ignition coil cover bolts 10 — 89
Generator mounting bracket retainers 10 — 89 Klj . 5 ba
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