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  1. Lower the engine into position.
  2. CAUTION: Only use hand tools when installing the RH engine mount nut or damage to the engine mount can occur.
    NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
    Fig 1: Identifying Engine Mount Nuts
    G03920590Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the 4 engine mount nuts.
    • Tighten to 103 N.m (76 lb-ft).
  4. CAUTION: Only use hand tools when installing the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts or damage to the transmission mount can occur.
    Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Mount-To-Crossmember Nuts
    G03963913Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts.
    • Tighten to 103 N.m (76 lb-ft).
  6. Position the Y-pipe and install the 4 nuts.
    • Tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).
    Fig 3: Locating Exhaust Manifold-To-Pipe Nuts
    G03920889Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the special tools.
    Fig 4: Identifying Special Engine Support Tools
    G04647876Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. If installing the RH engine mount, install the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM - GASOLINE ENGINES article.
  9. Install the upper cooling fan shroud. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
  10. Install the generator. For additional information, refer to GENERATOR AND REGULATOR article.
  11. Install the throttle body spacer. For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 6.8L (3V) article.
  12. Install the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING article.
  13. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.