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Cylinder Block Cradle: Removal

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    ALL VEHICLES 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
    1. Unclip the wire harness.
    2. Disconnect the crankcase ventilation tube(s).
    3. Loosen the clamps and remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
      Fig 1: Removing Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe
      G03274605Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the bolts and position the fan shroud onto the cooling fan.
    Fig 2: Removing Bolts And Position Fan Shroud Onto Cooling Fan
    G03274606Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: Typical oil level indicator shown.
    Fig 3: Removing Oil Level Indicator
    G03274607Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the oil level indicator.
  6. Remove the LH engine insulator nuts.
    Fig 4: Removing LH Engine Insulator Nuts
    G03274608Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the bolt and install the special tool.
    Fig 5: Installing Special Tool
    G03274609Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the RH engine insulator nuts.
    Fig 6: Removing RH Engine Insulator Nuts
    G03274610Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the bolt.
    Fig 7: Removing Bolt
    G03274611Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the special tool using the previously removed bolt.
    Fig 8: Installing Special Tool
    G03274612Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the special tools and raise the engine 25 mm (1 in).
    Fig 9: Installing Special Tools And Raising Engine
    G03274613Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the bolt and position the transmission cooler tube bracket aside.
    Fig 10: Positioning Transmission Cooler Tube Bracket Aside
    G03274614Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    13. NOTE: Tube-style power steering coolers do not require repositioning.
    Fig 11: Removing Nuts And Position Power Steering Cooler Aside
    G03274615Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the nuts and position the power steering cooler aside.
  14. Remove the A/C tube bracket nut and position the bracket aside.
    Fig 12: Removing A/C Tube Bracket Nut And Position Bracket Aside
    G03274616Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    15. 4X4 VEHICLES 

    NOTE: Some vehicles are equipped with a two-piece dual converter Y-pipe (LH and RH).
  15. Remove the dual converter Y-pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
    16. WARNING: Secure the axle to the jack with a safety strap. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
    NOTE: Driveshaft shown removed for clarity.
    Fig 13: Securing Axle Housing To A Suitable Jack
    G03274617Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Secure the axle housing to a suitable jack.
    17. CAUTION: Any time bolts, washers, spacers or nuts are loosened in the differential support for any reason, install new components to prevent damage.
    Fig 14: Removing Axle Housing Support Bolts And Nuts
    G03274618Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove and discard the axle housing support bolts and nuts.
  18. Remove and discard the axle housing support bolt and nut.
    Fig 15: Removing Axle Housing Support Bolt And Nut
    G03274619Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Lower the axle housing 25 mm (1 in).
    Fig 16: Lowering Axle Housing
    G03274620Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. If equipped, remove the front axle dampener.
    Fig 17: Removing Front Axle Dampener
    G03274621Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    21. ALL VEHICLES 

  21. Remove the starter solenoid terminal cover.
    Fig 18: Removing Starter Solenoid Terminal Cover
    G03274622Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    22. NOTE: The starter is shown removed for clarity. It is important to keep the starter motor from applying tension on the starter motor cables.
    Fig 19: Disconnecting Starter Motor Electrical Connectors
    G03274623Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Disconnect the starter motor electrical connectors.
  23. Remove the nut and the ground cable.
    Fig 20: Removing Nut And Ground Cable
    G03274624Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the starter motor bolts.
    Fig 21: Removing Starter Motor Bolts
    G03274625Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    25. NOTE: Install the drain plug when finished draining.
    Fig 22: Installing Drain Plug When Finished Draining
    G03274626Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Drain the engine oil.
  26. Remove the bolts and the oil pan.
    Fig 23: Removing Oil Pan
    G03274627Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove the oil pump pickup tube.
    Fig 24: Removing Oil Pump Pickup Tube
    G03274628Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 25: Removing Bolts
    G03274629Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    29. NOTE: The cylinder block cradle is shown removed for clarity. Note the location of the two Torx bolts at the rear of the cylinder block cradle.
    Fig 26: Removing Rear Cylinder Block Cradle Bolts
    G03274630Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Remove the rear cylinder block cradle bolts.
  30. Remove the eight inner bolts. Discard the washer seals.
    Fig 27: Removing Inner Bolts
    G03274631Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Remove the outer bolts and nuts.
    Fig 28: Removing Outer Bolts And Nuts
    G03274632Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Remove the cylinder block cradle and the gasket.
    Fig 29: Removing Cylinder Block Cradle And Gasket
    G03274633Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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