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Section 1806 (Engine - 5.4L (3V) - F-150 & Mark LT): Removal: Engine

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Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0000339Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Modular Engine Lift Bracket 303-F047 (014-00073) or equivalent
GF0002601Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Remover, Power Steering Pump Pulley 211-016 (T69L-10300-B)
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Remove the hood.
  3. Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Intake Manifold  in this article.
  4. Remove the accessory drive belt.
  5. Recover the A/C system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS article.
  6. Remove the radiator. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
  7. Remove the powertrain control module (PCM) and the support bracket. For additional information, refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS article.
  8. Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS article.
  9. Detach the wiring harness and the windshield washer hose retainers from the cowl panel extension.
    Fig 1: Detaching Wiring Harness And Windshield Washer Hose Retainers From Cowl Panel Extension
    GF0002449Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the bolts and the cowl extension panel.
    Fig 2: Locating Cowl Panel Extension Bolts
    GF0002660Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the bolt and the ground strap.
    Fig 3: Locating Electrical Connector And Ground Strap Bolt
    GF0002661Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Disconnect the heater hose.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Heater Hose
    GF0002662Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the nut, disconnect the A/C manifold and tube assembly and position aside.
    Fig 5: Locating A/C Manifold And Tube Assembly And Position Aside
    GF0002785Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the nut and the A/C manifold and tube assembly and support bracket.
    Fig 6: Locating A/C Manifold And Tube Assembly Support Bracket
    GF0002663Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Disconnect the coolant hose.
    Fig 7: Locating Coolant Hose
    GF0002665Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the bolt and position the power steering reservoir assembly aside.
    Fig 8: Locating Power Steering Reservoir Assembly Bolt
    GF0002786Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Disconnect the generator wiring harness retainer from the RH cylinder head.
    Fig 9: Identifying Generator Wiring Harness Retainer
    G03920178Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Disconnect the A/C compressor and the A/C high pressure cut-off switch electrical connectors.
    Fig 10: Locating A/C Compressor And A/C High Pressure Cut-Off Switch Electrical Connectors
    G03920179Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Disconnect the generator wiring harness retainer from the RH cylinder head and position the harness aside.
    Fig 11: Locating Generator Wiring Harness Retainer
    G03920180Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor wiring harness retainer from the starter motor wiring harness.
    Fig 12: Locating Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Wiring Harness Retainer
    G03920181Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the nut and position aside the power steering pressure hose support bracket.
    Fig 13: Removing Power Steering Pressure Tube Support Bracket Nut
    GF0002607Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Using the special tool, remove the power steering pump pulley.
    Fig 14: Removing Power Steering Pump Pulley Using Special Tool
    GF0002751Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Disconnect the power steering pressure tube.
    • Drain the power steering fluid into a suitable container.
    Fig 15: Disconnecting Power Steering Pressure Tube
    GF0002606Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the 3 bolts and position the power steering pump aside.
    Fig 16: Installing Power Steering Pump Bolts
    GF0002608Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the nut and position aside the transmission cooler tube support bracket.
    Fig 17: Installing Transmission Cooler Tube Support Bracket Nut
    GF0002750Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM article.
  27. Remove the 2 bolts and the flexplate inspection cover.
    Fig 18: Locating Flexplate Inspection Cover Bolts
    GF0002672Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Remove the cylinder block opening cover.
    Fig 19: Locating Cylinder Block Opening Cover
    GF0002673Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Remove the 4 torque converter-to-flexplate nuts.
    • Discard the nuts.
    Fig 20: Locating Torque Converter-To-Flexplate Nuts
    GF0002674Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Disconnect the shift cable and remove the shift cable bracket.
    Fig 21: Locating Shift Cable End And Bracket
    G03964050Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    31. NOTE: The upper 2 transmission-to-engine bolts will be removed later.
    Fig 22: Locating Upper Transmission-To-Engine bolt
    GF0002676Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Remove the lower 5 transmission-to-engine bolts.
  32. Remove the bolt and position the transmission fluid filler tube aside.
    Fig 23: Locating Transmission Filler Tube Bolt
    GF0002677Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
    Fig 24: Locating Drain Plug And Drain Engine Oil
    GF0002787Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Disconnect the RH heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector and detach the wiring harness retainer.
    Fig 25: Locating RH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Electrical Connector
    GF0002788Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Disconnect the LH heated exhaust gas oxygen sensor electrical connector and detach the electrical connector retainer.
    Fig 26: Disconnecting LH Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor Electrical Connector
    GF0002675Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Remove the oil filter.
    Fig 27: Removing Oil Filter
    GF0002671Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Remove the bolts and position the A/C compressor aside.
    Fig 28: Locating A/C Compressor Bolts
    GF0002668Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. If equipped, disconnect the block heater electrical connector.
    Fig 29: Locating Block Heater Electrical Connector
    G03920195Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Detach the starter electrical harness support from the cylinder block.
    Fig 30: Detaching Starter Electrical Harness Support From Cylinder Block
    GF0002669Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Remove the 4 exhaust manifold flange nuts.
    Fig 31: Locating Exhaust Manifold Flange Nuts
    GF0002678Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Remove the RH engine support insulator nuts and washer.
    Fig 32: Locating RH Engine Support Insulator Nuts And Washer
    GF0002656Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. Remove the LH engine support insulator bolt.
    Fig 33: Locating LH Engine Support Insulator Bolt
    GF0002657Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  43. Support the transmission.
    44. NOTE: On 4WD vehicles, it may be necessary to reposition the transfer case vent hose to access the bolts.
    Fig 34: Locating Upper Transmission-To-Engine Bolts
    G03920204Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  44. Remove the upper 2 transmission-to-engine bolts.
  45. Install the special tool.
    Fig 35: Identifying Special Tool
    G03920205Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  46. Using a suitable floor crane, remove the engine assembly from the vehicle.
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