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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 4. If oversize bearings are being used, use the procedure in the previous step and the Bearing 
Select Fit Chart, Oversize Bearings to determine the required bearing grade for each main 
bearing. 
5.

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 7.
NOTE:  The oil groove on the thrust washer must face toward the front of the engine (against the 
crankshaft thrust surface). 
Install the thrust washer to the rear of the No. 5 upper main bearing.

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual NOTE: 
Lubricate the piston rings, cylinder walls and connecting rod bearings with clean engine 
oil. 
Using the special tool push the pistons through the top of the cylinder block. 
14.  CAUTION: Do

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 21. Install the cylinder head gaskets. 
22.
NOTE:  Install new cylinder head bolts. 
NOTE:  LH is shown, RH is similar. 
NOTE:  Lubricate the bolt heads and threads. Use clean engine oil. 
Install the

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 44. Install the oil pan and gasket, and loosely install the bolts. 
45. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown, in two stages. 
�zStage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb- ft). 
�z Stage 2: Rotate an additio

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 47. Install the engine front cover, the bolts and the studs, and tighten the fasteners in the sequence 
shown to 25 Nm (18 lb- ft).  Item  Part 
Number  Description 
1  N806177  Bolt, Hex Flange Head

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 58. Lubricate the front oil seal and the engine front cover with clean engine oil. 
59. Using the special tools, install the front oil seal. 
60.
NOTE:  If the crankshaft pulley is not installed withi

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 62. Install the crankshaft pulley and tighten the bolt in four stages. 
�zStage 1: Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb- ft). 
�z Stage 2: Loosen the bolt one full turn. 
�z Stage 3: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb- ft).