2003 FORD MUSTANG timing

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 5. Remove the timing chain (6268) and the camshaft sprocket (6256). 
6.
NOTE:  LH tensioner is shown, RH tensioner is similar. 
Remove the tensioner. 
7. Remove the roller followers on the base circle

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Install the tensioner. 
11.  CAUTION: Timing marks must be at 12 oclock and indexed at 6 oclock. 
Install the camshaft sprockets and the chain as an assembly. 
12. Install the special tool. 
13. Ins

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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 Compress the tensioner plunger, using a vise. 
24. Install a retaining clip on the tensioner to hold the plunger in during installation. 
25. Remove the tensioner from the vise. 
26. If the copper lin

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 28. Pre-position the camshafts. 
1. Rotate the LH camshaft until the timing mark is approximately at 12 oclock. 
2. Rotate the RH camshaft until the timing mark is approximately at 11 oclock. 
29. I

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 30.
 CAUTION: Unless otherwise instructed, at no time when the timing chains are 
removed and the cylinder heads are installed is the crankshaft or camshaft to be rotated. 
Severe piston and valve dam

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 33. Install the LH timing chain on the camshaft sprocket, aligning the copper (marked) link with the 
timing marks on the sprocket. 
34. NOTE:  The LH timing chain tensioner arm has a bump near the do

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 36. Position the RH (outer) timing chain on the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the copper (marked) 
link with the timing marks on the sprocket. 
37. Install the RH timing chain on the camshaft sprocket