Section 03-01B: Engine, 5.0L HO and 5.0L Cobra
1994 Mustang Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Crankshaft

 

Removal

  1. With engine removed from vehicle and placed on a work stand, drain the crankcase and cylinder block (6010) . Disconnect the ignition wires at the spark plugs (12405) and remove the ignition wire separators (12297) from valve cover studs. Remove the distributor cap (12106) ignition wires as an assembly. Remove the spark plugs to allow easy rotation of the crankshaft (6303) .
  1. Remove the oil bypass filter (6714) . Slide the water bypass hose clamp toward the water pump (8501) . Remove the accessory brackets attached to the engine front cover (6019) and water pump .
  1. Remove the crankshaft pulley (6312) from the crankshaft vibration damper. Remove the bolt and washer from the end of the crankshaft . Install the puller on the crankshaft vibration damper and remove damper.
  1. Remove the engine front cover and water pump as an assembly.
  1. Check the timing chain deflection. Refer to Section 03-00. Remove the timing chain and sprockets.
  1. Invert the engine on the work stand. Remove the clutch pressure plate (7B066) and disc (manual transmission). Remove the flywheel (6375) and engine rear plate (7007) . Remove the oil pan (6675) and oil pan gasket (6710) . Remove the oil pump (6600) .
  1. Ensure all bearing caps (main and connecting rod) are marked so that they can be installed in their original locations.
  1. Turn the crankshaft until the connecting rod (6200) from which the cap is being removed is down, and remove the bearing cap. Push the connecting rod and piston (6108) up into the cylinder. Repeat this procedure until all the connecting rod bearing caps are removed.
  1. Remove the main bearing caps.

     CAUTION: Handle the crankshaft with care to avoid possible fracture or damage to the finished surfaces.

  1. Carefully lift the crankshaft out of the cylinder block so that the thrust bearing surfaces are not damaged.
  1. To refinish journals, dress minor imperfections, etc., refer to Section 03-00.




    Item Part Number Description
    1 388813 Bolt 5/8-18
    2 6378 Damper Washer
    3 6312 Engine Front Cover Spacer
    4 6316 Crankshaft Damper
    5 6306 Crankshaft Sprocket
    6 388907 Crankshaft Key
    7 6303 Crankshaft
    8 6333 Crankshaft Main Upper Bearing
    9 6337 Crankshaft Main Upper Thrust Bearing
    10 6375 Flywheel
    11 6701 Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal
    12 6333 Crankshaft Main Lower Bearing
    13 6337 Crankshaft Main Lower Thrust Bearing
    14 Main Bearing Rear Cap (Part of 6010)
    15 Main Bearing Rear Intermediate Cap (Part of 6010)
    16 Main Bearing Center Cap (Part of 6010)
    17 Main Bearing Front Intermediate Cap (Part of 6010)
    18 Main Bearing Front Cap (Part of 6010)
    19 391546 Main Bearing Cap Stud
    20 351547 Main Bearing Cap Bolt (9 Req'd)
    21 N804586-S6 Bolt (4 Req'd)
 

Installation

  1. Remove the crankshaft main bearings (6333) from the cylinder block and bearing caps.
  1. Remove the connecting rod bearings from the connecting rods and caps.
  1. If the crankshaft main bearing journals have been refinished to a definite undersize, install the correct undersize crankshaft main bearings. If not, ensure the crankshaft main bearings and bearing bores are clean. Foreign material under the crankshaft main bearings will distort the crankshaft main bearings and cause a failure.

     CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the bearing surfaces. Possible engine damage may occur.

  1. Place the upper crankshaft main bearings in position in the bores with the tang fitting in the slot provided.
  1. Install the lower crankshaft main bearings in the bearing caps.
  1. Clean the mating surfaces of the cylinder block and rear main bearing cap.
  1. Carefully lower the crankshaft into place.

     CAUTION: Ensure main bearing caps are installed in their original locations or possible damage to engine may occur. Tighten the bearing cap bolts to 81-95 Nm (60-70 lb-ft).

  1. Check the clearance of each main bearing following the procedure under Fitting Main and Connecting Rod Bearings in Section 03-00.
  1. After the bearings have been fitted, apply a light coat of engine oil XO-10W30-QSP or DSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M2C153-E to the journals and bearings. Install the rear main bearing cap by following Steps 7, 8 and 9 under Main Bearing Installation. Install all the bearing caps, except the thrust bearing cap (No. 3 bearing).
  1. Install the thrust bearing cap with the bolts finger-tight.
  1. Pry the crankshaft forward against the thrust surface of the upper half of the crankshaft thrust main bearing (6337) .
  1. Hold the crankshaft forward and pry the thrust bearing cap to the rear. This will align the thrust surfaces of both halves of the crankshaft thrust main bearing .
  1. Retain the forward pressure on the crankshaft . Tighten the cap bolts to 81-95 Nm (60-70 lb-ft).
  1. Force the crankshaft toward the rear of the engine.
  1. Check the crankshaft end play. Refer to Section 03-00.
  1. Install new connecting rod bearings (6211) in the connecting rods and caps. Check the clearance of each connecting rod bearing following the procedure under Fitting Main and Connecting Rod Bearings in Section 03-00.
  1. After the connecting rod bearings have been fitted, apply a light coat of engine oil XO-10W30-QSP or DSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M2C153-E to the journals and bearings.
  1. Turn the crankshaft throw to the bottom of its stroke. Push the piston all the way down until the connecting rod bearing seats on the crankshaft journal.
  1. Install the connecting rod cap. Tighten the nuts to 26-32 Nm (19-24 lb-ft).
  1. After the piston and connecting rods have been installed, check the side clearance between the connecting rods and each connecting rod crankshaft journal.
  1. Install crankshaft rear oil seal (6701) as outlined in this section.
  1. Install the timing chain and sprockets, engine front cover and crankshaft pulley and adapter following Steps 1 through 9 under Engine Front Cover and Timing Chain Installation.
  1. Coat the threads of the flywheel retaining bolts with oil-resistant Pipe Sealant with Teflon® D8AZ-19554-A or DSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G350-AZ and ESR-M18P7-A. Position the flywheel on the crankshaft flange. Install and tighten the bolts to 102-115 Nm (75-85 lb-ft).
  1. Clean the oil pan , oil pump screen cover and tube (6622) and oil pump screen cover and tube . Prime the oil pump by filling either the inlet or outlet port with engine oil XO-10W30-QSP or DSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M2C153-E and rotating the pump shaft to distribute oil within the housing. Install the oil pump and oil pan as outlined.
  1. Install the oil bypass filter . Install the accessory mounting brackets. Install disc and clutch pressure plate (manual transmission).
  1. Install the spark plugs , distributor cap and ignition wires. Connect the spark plug wires and high-tension lead. Refer to Section 03-07A.
  1. Install the engine in the vehicle as outlined.