Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 1554

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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.

8. NOTE: Rotate the jack screws into the bearing caps enough to provide clearance to the cylinder

block, prior to installing the bearing caps

NOTE: Install the thrust bearing to the rear main bearing cap and lubricate it with clean engine

NOTE: Install the crankshaft lower main bearings into the main bearing caps and lubricate them

with clean engine oil.

Apply forward force to the crankshaft, so that the crankshaft thrust face is against the No. 5

bulkhead. With the crankshaft in this position, locate the No. 5 main bearing cap on the cylinder

block and tap into place using a plastic or dead blow hammer.

Install the four remaining main bearing caps.

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