2003 FORD MUSTANG engine

60.
NOTE: Use reference marks made during removal to aid in the installation.
Install the hood and the four nuts.
61. Install the hood- to-body ground strap.
62. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
63. Fill the crankcase with clean engine oil and check that all other fluids are at the correct levels.
64. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A .
65. Fill and purge the power steering system. For additional information, refer to Section 211 - 00 .
66. Start the engine and check for leaks. Stop the engine and recheck the fluid levels.
67. Charge the A/C system. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 00 . Klj . 16 ba
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Item Specification
Metal Surface Cleaner
F4AZ-
19A536- RA WSE-
M5B392- A Silicone Gasket and Sealant F7AZ-19554-
EA WSE-
M4G323-
A4 Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-
A (in Oregon VC-7-B) (Yellow
Color) WSS-
M97B51- A1 Pipe Sealant with Teflon® D8AZ-19554-
A WSK-
M2G350-
A2 Motorcraft MERCON® Super Premium 5W-
20 Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP WSS-
M2C153- H Threadlock 262 E2FZ-19554-
B WSK-
M2G351-
A6
Engine Specifications Description Specification
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement 4.6L (4V) (281 CID)
Number of Cylinders 8
Bore and Stroke 90.2 x 90.0 mm (3.55 x 3.54 inch)
Firing Order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-
8 Oil Pressure (HOT 1500 RPM) 138-
310 kPa Drive Belt Tension a
Combustion Chamber Volume (cc)
52.6±
0.5 cm c Valve Seats
·
Width— Intake 1.8-
2.2 mm (0.071- 0.086 inch) ·
Width— Exhaust 1.8-
2.2 mm (0.071- 0.086 inch) ·
Angle 45 degrees
·
Runout (T.I.R.) Max 0.05 mm (0.002 inch)
Valve Arrangement (Front-
to-Rear) c ·
(Left Hand) Intake: S-P-S-P-S-P-S-P
·
Exhaust: E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E
·
(Right Hand) Intake: P-S-P-S-P-S-P-S
·
Exhaust: (C) E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E
Valve Stem to Guide Clearance
·
Intake 0.020-
0.069 mm (0.00078- 0.00272 inch) ·
Exhaust 0.046-
0.095 mm (0.0018- 0.0037 inch) Klj . 1 ba
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Newly Installed— Refers to the condition of the "NEW" drive belt before the engine has made no more
than one rotation and before the belt has had a chance to stretch or seat into the pulley grooves.
c P=Primary, S=Secondary, E=Exhaust
d Time necessary for plunger to leak down 1.6 mm of travel with 222 N force and leak down fluid in
tappet.
e Distance front edge of bearing is installed below front face of cylinder block.
f 0.050 Undersize— add 0.025 to standard thickness.
g Pin bore and crank bearing bore must be parallel and in same vertical plane within the specified total
difference when measured at the ends of a 203 mm bar, 101.5 mm on each side of rod centerline.
h Cylinder Bore Diameter
Red— 90.200-90.213
Blue— 90.213-90.226
Yellow— 90.226-90.239 ·
Coded Red 1 90.167-
90.188 mm (3.299- 3.5505 inch) ·
Coded Blue 2 90.180-
90.195 mm (3.5504- 3.5510 inch) ·
Coded Yellow 3 90.198-
90.208 mm Coated Piston-
to-Bore Clearance -
0.010/+0.026 mm (- 0.0003937/+0.0010236 inch) Pin Bore Diameter 21.9985-
22.0025 mm (0.866081- 0.866238 inch) Ring Groove Width
·
Compression (Top) 1.230-
1.250 mm (0.484- 0.0492 inch) ·
Compression (Bottom) 1.520-
1.540 mm (0.05984- 0.06062 inch) ·
Oil Ring 3.030-
3.055mm Piston Pin
·
Length 61.601-
62.030 mm (2.42523- 2.44212 inch) ·
Diameter 22.0005-
22.0030 mm (0.8661596- 0.8662581
inch) Pin to Piston Fit
j -
0.0045/+0.002 mm (- 0.000177/+0.0000787 inch) Pin to Rod Clearance
·
Standard 0.004-
0.0175 mm (0.000157- 0.00689 inch) ·
Service Limit 0.035 mm (0.001378 inch)
Oil Ring 1.15 mm (0.04528 inch) MAX
·
Side Clearance .075
-.1000 mm (.0030 -.0040 inch) ·
Compression (Top) 0.0090-
0.0235 mm (0.000354- 0.000925 inch) ·
Compression (Bottom) 0.030-
0.080 mm (0.00118- 0.00315 inch) ·
Oil Ring Snug Fit
Ring Gap
k ·
Compression (Top) .150
-.300 mm (.006- 0.0018 inch) ·
Compression (Bottom) 0.300-
0.550 mm (0.0018- 0.0022 inch) ·
Oil Ring (Steel Rail) 0.15-
0.66 mm (0.00591- 0.02598 inch) Piston Rings
·
Ring Gap ·
Compression (Top) 1.00 mm (0.03937 inch) MAX
·
Compression (Bottom) 1.00 mm (0.03937 inch) MAX
·
Service Limit 1.15 mm (0.04528 inch) MAX
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
Oil Capacity (Quarts U.S.)
6 ±
0.25 l 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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Refer to the procedure. Flexplate bolts 80 59 —
Flywheel bolts 85 63 —
Torque converter nuts 36 27 —
Oil level indicator tube retainer 10 — 89
Primary timing chain guide-
to-engine bolts 10 — 89
Oil pump screen and pickup tube spacer to main bearing stud 25 18 —
Accelerator cable bracket 10 — 89
Belt idler pulley bolt 25 18 —
Sub-
frame brace nuts 41 30 —
Air intake scoop bolts 25 18 —
Air intake scoop bracket bolt 25 18 —
Air intake scoop bracket nuts 25 18 —
Air intake scoop bracket throttle body nut 9 — 80
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) vacuum regulator solenoid bolts 10 — 89 Klj . 6 ba
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Engine
WARNING: Do not operate the engine with the hood open until the fan blade has been first
examined for possible cracks and separation.
The 4.6L (4V) (281 CID) is a V- 8 engine with the following features:
z dual overhead camshafts
z four valves per cylinder
z sequential multiport fuel injection (SFI)
z an aluminum intake manifold
z aluminum cylinder heads
z a cast aluminum, 90-degree V- cylinder block
z individually chain- driven camshafts with a hydraulic timing chain tensioner on each timing chain
z the electronic ignition system with eight ignition coils
Identification
Always refer to these labels when replacement parts are necessary or when checking engine
calibrations. The engine parts often differ within a CID family. Verification of the identification codes will
ensure that the correct parts are obtained. These codes contain all the pertinent information relating to
the dates, optional equipment and revisions. The Ford Master Parts Catalog contains a complete
listing of the codes and their application.
Code Information
The engine code information label, located on the side of the valve cover and the front side of the
valve cover, contains the following:
zengine build date
z engine plant code
z engine code
Exhaust Emission Control System
Operation and necessary maintenance of the exhaust emission control devices used on this engine is
covered in the Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual.
Induction System
The sequential multiport fuel injection (SFI) provides the fuel/air mixture needed for combustion in the
cylinders. The eight solenoid- operated fuel injectors:
z are mounted in the lower intake manifold.
z meter fuel into the air intake stream in accordance with engine demand.
z are positioned so that their tips direct fuel just ahead of the engine intake valves.
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are connected in series with the fuel pressure sensor.
z supply fuel from the fuel tank with a fuel pump mounted in the fuel tank.
A constant fuel pressure drop is maintained across the fuel injectors by the fuel pressure sensor. The
fuel pressure sensor:
zis positioned upstream from the fuel injectors on the fuel injection supply manifold.
Valve Train
The valve train operates as follows:
zball- tip hydraulic lash adjusters provide automatic lash adjustment.
z roller followers ride on the camshaft lobes, transferring the up-and- down motion of the
camshafts to the valves in the cylinder heads.
Positive Crankcase Ventilation System
All engines are equipped with a closed- type positive crankcase ventilation system recycling the
crankcase vapors to the upper intake manifold.
Lubrication System
The engine lubrication system operates as follows:
zoil is drawn into the oil pump through the oil pump screen cover and tube in the sump of the oil
pan.
z oil is pumped through the oil bypass filter on the left front side of the cylinder block.
z oil enters the main oil gallery where it is distributed to the crankshaft main journals and to both
cylinder heads.
z From the main journals, the oil is routed through cross- drilled passages in the crankshaft to
lubricate the connecting rod bearings. Controlled leakage through the crankshaft main bearings
and connecting rod bearings is slung radially outward to cool and lubricate the cylinder walls as
well as the entire connecting rod, piston and piston rings assembly.
z The left cylinder head is fed from a drilling into the supply passage feeding the main gallery at
the front of the cylinder block. The right cylinder head is fed from a drilling into the rear of the
main gallery. Main gallery pressure is reduced as it enters the cylinder head galleries through
fixed serviceable orifices located at the upper part of the feed passages. It is this reduced
pressure in the cylinder head galleries which feeds the camshaft journals, the hydraulic lash
adjusters and the primary and secondary timing chain tensioners.
z The camshaft lobe and roller followers are lubricated by splash created through valve train
operation.
Oil Pump
The lubrication system of the 4.6L (4V) engine is designed to provide optimum oil flow to critical
components of the engine through its entire operating range. The heart of the system is a positive
displacement internal gear oil pump using top seal rotors. Generically this design is known as a gerotor
pump, which operates as follows.
zThe oil pump is mounted on the front face of the cylinder block.
z The inner rotor is piloted on the crankshaft post and is driven through flats on the crankshaft. Klj . 2 ba
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System pressure is limited by an integral, internally- vented relief valve which directs the
bypassed oil back to the inlet side of the oil pump.
z Oil pump displacement has been selected to provide adequate volume to ensure correct oil
pressure both at hot idle and maximum speed.
z The relief valve calibration protects the system from excessive pressure during high viscosity
conditions.
z The relief valve is designed to provide adequate connecting rod bearing lubrication under high-
temperature and high- speed conditions.
Cooling System
The engine cooling system includes the following:
zradiator
z coolant pump
z the electric cooling fan motor and fan blade, activated by the variable control module
z the degas bottle, which aids in maintaining the correct volume of engine coolant
z thermostat
z upper radiator hose
z lower radiator hose
z heater coolant hoses
Drive Belt System
The 4.6L (4V) DOHC engine is equipped with a serpentine drive belt. To ensure maximum life, a
replacement drive belt should be of the same type as originally installed.
zThe accessories mounted on the front of the engine are belt- driven by the crankshaft.
z The serpentine drive belt is routed over each accessory pulley, driven by the crankshaft pulley
bolted to the crankshaft. For service procedures, including tensioning, refer to Section 303 - 05 . Klj . 3 ba
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