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Cylinder Block Cradle: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

    All vehicles 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
  4. Remove the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM .
  5. Remove the oil pan. For additional information, refer to OIL PAN .
  6. Remove the weatherstrip.
    Fig 1: Removing Weatherstrip
    G03947077Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. NOTE: Not all vehicles will have assembly screws.
    Fig 2: Removing Bolts And Fan Shroud
    G03947078Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove and discard the screws. Remove the bolts and the fan shroud.
  8. Remove the bolt.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolt
    G03947079Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the special tool using the previously removed bolt.
    • Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
      Fig 4: Installing Special Tool Using Removed Bolt
      G03947080Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. NOTE: This is not a typical setup. Only the right side of the engine will be raised.
    Fig 5: Installing Special Tools
    G03947081Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the special tools.

    11. AWD vehicles 

  11. Remove the 4 bolts and the crossmember.
    Fig 6: Removing Bolts And Crossmember
    G03947082Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    12. All vehicles 

  12. Remove the RH engine support insulator nut.
    Fig 7: Removing RH Engine Support Insulator Nut
    G03947083Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the LH engine support insulator through bolt.
    Fig 8: Removing LH Engine Support Insulator Through Bolt
    G03947084Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the 2 bell housing-to-cylinder block cradle bolts.
    15. NOTE: Cylinder block cradle is shown removed for clarity. Note the location of the 2 Torx head bolts at the rear of the cylinder block cradle.
    Fig 9: Removing Cylinder Block Cradle Rear Bolts
    G03974059Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the cylinder block cradle rear bolts.
  16. Remove the 20 bolts and 2 nuts along the outside of the cylinder block cradle.
    17. NOTE: Note the location of the 2 silver-colored bolts that have washer seals. They must be installed in the same position with new washer seals.
  17. Remove the 8 cylinder block cradle inner bolts and the 2 washer seals.
    • Discard the washer seals.
  18. Raise the engine.

    19. AWD vehicles 

    WARNING: Secure the axle to the jack with a safety strap. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  19. Support the front axle with a suitable jack stand.
  20. Disconnect the vent hose from the differential housing vent tube.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Vent Hose From Differential Housing Vent Tube
    G03914080Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove and discard the axle housing bolts and nuts. Lower the axle.

    22. All vehicles 

  22. Remove the cylinder block cradle.
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