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Engine - Automatic Transaxle: Material

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MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS TABLE

Item Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP (US); Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada); or equivalent WSSM2C930-A
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.
  1. Using the Heavy Duty Floor Crane and Spreader Bar, position the engine and transaxle together. Install the bellhousing-to-engine bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  2. Using the Heavy Duty Floor Crane and Spreader Bar, position the engine and transaxle onto the Powertrain Lift table.
  3. Install the Powertrain Lift and Universal Adapter Brackets onto the engine.
    NOTE: Position a suitable block of wood under the transaxle.
    Fig 1: Positioning Suitable Block Of Wood Under Transaxle
    G06262021Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the 4 new torque converter nuts.
    • Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
    Fig 2: Locating Torque Converter Nuts
    G06262034Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Position the generator wiring harness and attach the 4 wiring harness retainers (3 shown) to the valve cover stud bolts.
    Fig 3: Locating Generator Wiring Harness Retainers
    G06262033Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Connect the generator B+ wiring harness and install the nut.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
    Fig 4: Locating Generator B+ Wiring Harness & Nut
    G06262032Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Connect the generator electrical connection.
    Fig 5: Locating Generator Electrical Connection
    G06262031Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the generator air duct.
    Fig 6: Locating Locking Tab & Generator Air Duct
    G06095034Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the starter motor isolator.
    Fig 7: Locating Starter Motor Isolator
    G06262029Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the starter, bolt and the stud bolt.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    Fig 8: Locating Bolt, Stud Bolt & Starter
    G06262028Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Position the wiring harness and install the ground wire to the starter motor stud bolt and install the nut.
    • Tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
    Fig 9: Locating Nut & Starter Motor Stud Bolt
    G06262094Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Connect the starter wires and install the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten the large starter motor B+ wire nut to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
    • Tighten the small starter motor solenoid wire nut to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
    Fig 10: Locating Starter Wires & Nuts
    G06262093Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Attach the A/C compressor wiring harness pin-type retainer to the intake manifold.
    Fig 11: Locating A/C Compressor Wiring Harness Pin-Type Retainer
    G06262368Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
    Fig 12: Locating A/C Compressor Electrical Connector
    G06262024Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Raise the engine and transaxle into the vehicle.
  16. Install the transaxle mount through bolt and nut.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
    Fig 13: Locating Transaxle Mount Through Bolt & Nut
    G06262022Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the engine mount bracket, 2 nuts and the bolt.
    • Tighten the nuts to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
    • Tighten the bolt to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
    Fig 14: Locating Bolt, Nuts & Engine Mount Bracket
    G06262023Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the 2 oil pan-to-bellhousing bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    Fig 15: Locating Oil Pan-To-Bellhousing Bolts
    G06262020Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the 2 bellhousing-to-oil pan bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    Fig 16: Locating Bellhousing-To-Oil Pan Bolts
    G06262019Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Attach the lower radiator hose pin-type retainer to the cooling fan shroud.
    Fig 17: Locating Lower Radiator Hose Pin-Type Retainer
    G06262018Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. If equipped, connect the block heater electrical connector and position back the block heater shield.
    • Attach the 8 block heater wiring harness retainers (1 shown).
    Fig 18: Locating Block Heater Wiring Harness & Retainers
    G06262084Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Install the lower radiator hose to the thermostat housing.
    Fig 19: Locating Lower Radiator Hose
    G06262016Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Attach the Knock Sensor (KS) electrical connector to the intake manifold.
    Fig 20: Locating Knock Sensor Electrical Connector
    G06262377Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Install a new O-ring seal and connect the upper A/C tube to the condenser and install the nut.
    • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
    Fig 21: Locating Upper A/C Tube Nut
    G06262014Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Attach the coolant vent hose retaining clip to the A/C tube.
    Fig 22: Locating Coolant Vent Hose Retaining Clip
    G06262013Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Install a new O-ring seal and connect the A/C tube and install the nut.
    • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
    Fig 23: Locating Nut & A/C Tube
    G06262079Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Install the windshield washer reservoir/A/C tube bracket bolt.
    • Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
    Fig 24: Locating A/C Tube/Windshield Washer Reservoir Bracket Bolt
    G06262011Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Install the ground wire on the engine mount and the bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 25: Locating Ground Wire & Bolt
    G06262010Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Connect the 2 transaxle fluid cooler tubes.
    Fig 26: Locating Transaxle Fluid Cooler Tubes
    G06095429Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Install the 2 secondary latches to the transaxle fluid cooler tubes.
    Fig 27: Locating Secondary Latches
    G06097282Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Connect the transaxle shift cable to the bracket and attach the shift cable to the transaxle manual lever.
    Fig 28: Locating Transaxle Shift Cable
    G06262007Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Connect the heater hose in-line connector and connect the upper radiator and heater hoses to the coolant outlet.
    Fig 29: Locating Heater Hoses & Heater Hose In-Line Connector
    G06262006Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Attach the coolant hoses retainer.
    Fig 30: Locating Coolant Hoses Retainer
    G06262005Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Connect the fuel supply tube quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to QUICK CONNECT COUPLING .
    Fig 31: Locating Fuel Supply Tube Quick Connect Coupling
    G06095056Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Connect the fuel vapor return tube.
    Fig 32: Locating Fuel Vapor Return Tube
    G06095055Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Insert the brake booster vacuum supply tube into the locking ring on the intake manifold.
    Fig 33: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Supply Tube & Locking Ring
    G06262390Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Connect the crankcase vent tube to the valve cover.
    Fig 34: Connecting Crankcase Vent Tube To Valve Cover
    G06262001Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Install the exhaust flexible pipe. For additional information, refer to INSTALLATION .
  39. Install the engine oil filter.
    • Lubricate the engine oil filter gasket with clean engine oil and tighten the oil filter three-fourths turn after the oil filter gasket makes contact with the oil filter adapter.
  40. Place the subframe assembly on the Powertrain Lift and raise the subframe into the installed position.
    Fig 35: Positioning Powertrain Lift Under Subframe Assembly
    G06062149Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Install the front subframe nuts.
    • Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
    Fig 36: Locating Front Subframe Nuts
    G06262393Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. Position the subframe brackets and install the bolts finger-tight.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
    Fig 37: Locating Subframe Brackets Bolts
    G06262394Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  43. Install the subframe nuts.
    • Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
    Fig 38: Locating Subframe Nuts
    G06262395Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  44. Tighten the subframe bracket-to-body bolts to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
    Fig 39: Locating Subframe Bracket-To-Body Bolts
    G06262396Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  45. Install the sway bar links and nuts to the struts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
    Fig 40: Locating Sway Bar Links & Nuts
    G06261995Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  46. Install tie-rod ends and nuts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    • Install the cotter pin.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
    Fig 41: Locating Tie-Rod Ends & Nuts
    G06261993Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  47. Install the Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS) system wiring harness ground and the bolt.
    • 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
    Fig 42: Locating Electronic Power Assist Steering System Wiring Harness Ground & Bolt
    G06261992Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  48. Attach the EPAS  system wiring harness pin-type retainer to the subframe under the LH fender splash shield.
    Fig 43: Locating EPAS System Wiring Harness Pin-Type Retainer
    G06261991Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  49. Attach the 2 EPAS  system wiring harness pin-type retainers to the subframe.
    Fig 44: Locating EPAS System Wiring Harness Pin-Type Retainers
    G06261990Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  50. Connect the 2 EPAS  system electrical connectors.
    Fig 45: Locating EPAS System Electrical Connectors
    G06262402Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  51. Install the LH halfshaft and the intermediate shaft. For additional information, refer to INSTALLATION .
  52. Install the LH splash shield and the 6 pin-type retainers (4 shown).
    Fig 46: Locating LH Splash Shield & Pin-Type Retainers
    G06262403Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  53. Position the LH fender splash shield and install the 4 screws.
    Fig 47: Locating LH Fender Splash Shield Screws
    G06261987Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  54. Install the RH splash shield and the 6 pin-type retainers (4 shown).
    Fig 48: Locating RH Splash Shield & Pin-Type Retainers
    G06269420Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  55. Position the RH fender splash shield and install the 4 screws.
    Fig 49: Locating RH Fender Splash Shield & Screws
    G06257214Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  56. Install the engine roll restrictor bolt.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
    Fig 50: Locating Engine Roll Restrictor Bolt
    G06261984Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  57. Slide the steering gear-to-dash seal onto the steering gear and engage the 4 retaining clips (2 shown) into the body.
    • From under the vehicle, verify that the seal is correctly installed on the steering gear and the retaining clips are fully engaged into the dash.
    Fig 51: Locating Steering Gear-To-Dash Seal Retaining Clips
    G06262408Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  58. If equipped, install the 7 screws and the underbody cover.
    Fig 52: Locating Underbody Cover & Screws
    G06257240Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  59. Install the steering column shaft onto the steering gear and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
    Fig 53: Locating Steering Column Shaft Bolt
    G06262048Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  60. Install the steering joint cover and the 2 nuts.
    Fig 54: Locating Steering Joint Cover & Nuts
    G06261980Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  61. Connect the 2 engine harness electrical connectors.
    Fig 55: Locating Engine Harness Electrical Connectors
    G06261978Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  62. Attach the 2 negative battery cable pin-type retainers to the transaxle mount and battery tray bracket.
    Fig 56: Locating Negative Battery Cable Pin-Type Retainers
    G06261977Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  63. Install the ground wire-to-body and the bolt.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
    Fig 57: Locating Ground Wire-To-Body & Bolt
    G06262414Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  64. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector.
    Fig 58: Locating Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connector
    G06261975Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  65. Install the 2 battery cables to the positive battery cable and the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
    Fig 59: Locating Battery Cables & Nuts
    G06261974Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  66. Install the battery tray. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  67. Install the engine Air Cleaner (ACL) and ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  68. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
  69. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
  70. Fill the transaxle. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID DRAIN AND REFILL .
  71. Recharge the A/C system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
  72. If the engine was disassembled, use the scan tool to perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure following the on-screen instructions.
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