2003 FORD MUSTANG engine

IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Oil Pan
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301). For additional information, refer to Section 414 -
01 .
2. Remove the transmission. For additional information, refer to Section 308 - 03B .
3. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube (9B659). For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
4. Remove the radiator sight shield (8C251).
5. Remove the manifold and tube assembly— accumulator to compressor, 4.6L. For additional
information, refer to Section 412 - 03 .
6. Remove the A/C line. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 03 .
SECTION 303-
01C: Engine — Cobra 4.6L (4V) 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Compressor, Coil Spring
204-
D001 (D78P-5310- A) Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-
D088 (D93P-6001- A2) 3-
Bar Engine Support Kit
303- F072
Material Item Specification
Metal Surface Cleaner
F4AZ-
19A536- RA or
equivalent WSE-
M5B392- A Silicone Gasket and Sealant
F7AZ-
19554- EA or equivalent WSE-
M4G323-
A4 Super Premium SAE 5W-20
Engine Oil
XO- 5W20- QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153- H Klj . 1 ba
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7. Install the special tools.
8. Install the special tool.
9. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to
Section 100 - 02 .
10. Remove the two nuts.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Using the special tool, raise the engine. Klj . 2 ba
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13. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
14. Remove the oil pan drain plug (6730) and drain the engine oil.
15. Using the special tool, compress the front coil springs (5310).
16. Position a safety stand.
17. Remove the four bolts. Klj . 3 ba
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22.
NOTE: Be careful when removing the oil pan gasket. It is reusable.
Remove the oil pan and gasket. zInspect the oil pan gasket for damage.
Installation 1. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other
abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges
which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
Clean and inspect the mating surfaces.
2. NOTE: If the oil pan is 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 may result in future oil
leakage.
Apply silicone gasket and sealant at the engine front cover- to-cylinder block mating surface.
3. NOTE: If the oil pan is 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, Klj . 5 ba
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13. Position the safety stand aside.
14. Release the tension from the front coil springs and remove the special tool.
15. Raise the vehicle.
16. Using the special tool, lower the engine and remove the special tool.
17. Remove the special tools. Klj . 9 ba
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18. Install the two nuts.
19. Install the transmission. For additional information, refer to
Section 308 - 03B .
20. Lower the vehicle.
21. Fill the engine crankcase with clean engine oil.
22. Install the A/C line. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 03 .
23. Install the manifold and tube assembly— accumulator to compressor, 4.6L. For additional
information, refer to Section 412 - 03 .
24. Install the radiator sight shield.
25. Install the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
26. Install the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
27. Start the engine and check for leaks. Klj . 10 ba
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Flywheel
Removal 1. Remove the clutch components. For additional information, refer to Section 308 - 01 .
2. Remove the bolts and the flywheel.
Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Crankshaft Rear Seal with Retainer Plate Removal SECTION 303-
01C: Engine — Cobra 4.6L (4V) 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Installer, Crankshaft Rear Oil
Seal
303-
518 (T95P-6701- DH) Remover, Crankshaft Rear Oil
Seal
303-
519 (T95P-6701- EH) Installer, Crankshaft Rear Oil
Seal
303-
516 (T95P-6701- BH) Remover, Crankshaft Rear Oil
Slinger
303-
514 (T95P-6701- AH) Installer, Crankshaft Rear Oil
Slinger
303-
517 (T95P-6701- CH) Slide Hammer
100-
001 (T50T-100- A)
Material Item Specification
Super Premium SAE 5W-20
Engine Oil
XO- 5W20- QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153-
H Klj . 1 ba
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