2003 FORD MUSTANG engine oil

IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Valve Cover — LH
Removal and Installation 1. Position the ignition wires (12281) aside.
2. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve (6758).
3. Remove the ignition coil and position aside. 1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Disconnect the accelerator control cable retainer.
3. Remove the bolts.
4. Remove the LH valve cover (6A565). zInspect the gasket (6584) and install a new gasket if necessary.
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Crankshaft Pulley
Removal 1. Remove the drive belt (8620). For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 05 .
2. Remove the radiator coolant recovery reservoir (8A080).
3. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
4. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt. SECTION 303-
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Remover, Crankshaft Vibration
Damper
303-
009 (T58P-6316- D) Remover, Crankshaft Vibration
Damper
303-
176 (T82L-6316- B) Installer, Crankshaft
Damper/Crankshaft Front Oil
Seal
303-
175 (T82L-6316- A)
Material Item Specification
Silicone Gasket and Sealant
F7AZ-
19554- EA or equivalent WSE-
M4G323- A4 Klj . 1 ba
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Crankshaft Front Seal
Removal 1. Remove the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to Crankshaft Pulley in this
section.
2. Using the special tool, remove and discard the crankshaft front seal.
Installation SECTION 303-
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Installer, Front Cover Oil Seal
303-
335 (T88T-6701- A) Installer, Crankshaft Front Oil
Seal
303-
474 (T94P-6701- AH) Remover, Oil Seal
303-
409 (T92C-6700- CH)
Material Item Specification
SAE 5W-
20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
XO- 5W20-QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153-
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1.
NOTE: Lubricate the crankshaft front seal with clean engine oil before assembly.
Using the special tool, install the crankshaft front seal.
2. Install the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to Crankshaft Pulley in this section. Klj . 2 ba
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Engine Front Cover
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A .
3. Remove the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to Crankshaft Pulley in this
section.
4. Remove the water pump pulley.
5. Remove the retainers and position the power steering pump aside.
6. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube.
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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 SAE 5W-
20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
XO- 5W20-QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153-
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CAUTION: The cap screw is hidden; make sure to remove it or the engine front
cover will be damaged.
NOTE: Record the location, type and size of the fasteners.
Remove the engine front cover. zSlide the engine front cover off the two dowels.
z Remove and discard the engine front cover gasket.
Installation 1. CAUTION: In order to prevent foreign material from contaminating the engine block
or the engine front cover it is necessary to seal the coolant and oil passages of both
components. Failure to follow these directions will result in engine damage.
CAUTION: Do not use a surface conditioning pad or any other type of fibrous
abrasive disc to clean the gasket surfaces. Failure to follow these directions will result in
engine damage.
Clean and inspect the engine block and front cover as follows:
zPack the exposed portion of the oil pan with clean shop towels.
z Plug the oil and coolant passages.
z Clean the gasket surfaces.
z Clean all surfaces requiring gasket sealant with metal surface cleaner.
z Using compressed air, remove any remaining foreign material from the engine block and
engine front cover.
z Remove the shop towels from the oil pan.
z Remove the plugs or seals from the engine block and engine front cover. Klj . 4 ba
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2.
NOTE: If the engine front cover 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 can cause future
oil leakage.
Apply a small amount of silicone gasket and sealant as shown.
3. NOTE: If the engine front cover 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 can cause future
oil leakage.
Install the engine front cover gasket and apply silicone gasket and sealant as shown.
4. Install the engine front cover and bolts.
5. Install the water pump. Install the nuts and bolts. Klj . 5 ba
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19. Drain the engine oil and fill with clean engine oil.
20. Fill the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to
Section 303 - 03A .
21. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 . Klj . 9 ba
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