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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2010MUSTANG BASE, 2D COUPE, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 2 (ENGINE MECHANICAL - 5.4L (4V))INSTALLATIONENGINEMATERIAL

2010 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic

Section 2 (Engine Mechanical - 5.4L (4V)): Installation: Engine: Material

2010 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, AutomaticSECTION Material

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MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item	Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-50 Full Synthetic Motor Oil XO-5W50-QGT or equivalent	WSS-M2C931-B

WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

Using the Heavy Duty Floor Crane and the Engine Lifting Bracket, install the engine into the vehicle.

Fig 1: Installing Engine Into Vehicle
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the LH engine insulator nut.
- Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 2: Locating LH Engine Support Insulator Nut
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the RH engine insulator nut.
- Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Locating RH Engine Support Insulator Nut
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the ground wire and the bolt to the rear of the LH cylinder head.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 4: Locating Ground Wire And Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the clutch disc and pressure plate. For additional information, refer to CLUTCH .

NOTE: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the steering column intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the wheel has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

Install the intermediate steering shaft and the upper bolt.
- Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 5: Locating Intermediate Steering Shaft And Upper Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install a new engine oil filter in the following sequence.
1. Lubricate the oil filter gasket with clean engine oil and tighten until the seal makes contact.
2. Using an oil filter strap wrench, tighten the filter an additional 270 degrees.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Engine Oil Filter
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: For correct starter installation, the upper bolt must be tightened first.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.