Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 1797

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CAUTION: Do not scratch the cylinder walls or crankshaft journals with the

connecting rod.

NOTE: Make sure that the piston arrow is facing forward.

NOTE: Lubricate the piston rings, cylinder walls and connecting rod bearings with clean engine

Using the special tool push the pistons through the top of the cylinder block.

CAUTION: Do not scratch the cylinder walls or the crankshaft journals with the

connecting rod.

NOTE: Make sure the crankshaft is at T.D.C.

Using the special tool, install the connecting rod assemblies.

15. NOTE: The rod bearing cap bolts are torque-to-yield. Install new bolts each time they are

Install the connecting rod bearing caps and bolts and tighten in three stages.

Stage 1: tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

Stage 2: tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).

Stage 3: tighten an additional 90 degrees.

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