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Special Tool(s)

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SPECIAL TOOL TABLE

G06068143Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Engine Lift Eye 303-1245
G06062108Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Heavy Duty Floor Crane 014-00071 or equivalent
G06062109Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Powertrain Lift 014-00765 or equivalent
G06094238Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Remover, Tie-Rod End 211-105
G06062110Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Spreader Bar 303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) or equivalent
G06062111Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Universal Adapter Brackets 014-00001 or equivalent
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.

All vehicles 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
  3. Recover the A/C system. For additional information, refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM RECOVERY .
  4. Remove the accessory drive belt and the power steering belt. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the LH halfshaft and the intermediate shaft. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL .
  6. If equipped, remove the 6 screws and the underbody shield.
    Fig 1: Locating Underbody Shield Screws
    G06269405Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the power steering cooler tube and drain the power steering fluid into a suitable drain pan.
    Fig 2: Locating Power Steering Cooler Tube
    G06269824Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to DRAINING .
  9. Remove the degas bottle. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  10. Remove the engine Air Cleaner (ACL) and ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  11. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  12. Disconnect the 2 engine wiring harness electrical connectors.
    Fig 3: Locating Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors
    G06269825Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers from the transmission mount and the battery tray bracket.
    Fig 4: Locating Transmission Mount & Battery Tray Bracket
    G06269826Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the 2 nuts and the battery cables from the positive battery cable.
    Fig 5: Locating Battery Cables Nuts
    G06261974Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the bolt and position aside the ground wire.
    Fig 6: Locating Ground Wire Bolt
    G06262414Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Disconnect the vacuum hose and the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) tube from the upper intake manifold.
    Fig 7: Locating Vacuum Hose & Evaporative Emission Tube
    G06062758Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Disconnect the upper radiator hose, lower radiator hose and 2 heater hoses from the thermostat housing.
    Fig 8: Locating Steering Column Opening Trim Panel Screws
    G06269830Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Disconnect the transaxle control cable from the control lever.
    Fig 9: Locating Transaxle Control Cable
    G06269831Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the 3 nuts and position the transaxle control cable bracket aside.
    Fig 10: Locating Transaxle Control Cable Bracket & Nuts
    G06269832Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the bolt and position the ground wire aside.
    Fig 11: Locating Ground Wire & Bolt
    G06269833Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. If equipped, detach the engine block heater harness from the radiator support, power steering hose, A/C tube and the engine wiring harness.
  22. Detach the coolant tube retainer clips from the A/C tube.
    Fig 12: Locating Parking Brake Handle & Position
    G06269834Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the nut and disconnect the A/C tube from the condenser.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
    Fig 13: Locating Steering Column Reinforcement Panel Bolts
    G06269835Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the 2 A/C tube bracket bolts.
    Fig 14: Locating A/C Tube Bracket Bolts
    G06269836Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the A/C tube bracket bolt.
    Fig 15: Locating A/C Tube Bracket Bolt
    G06269837Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the A/C tubes.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
    Fig 16: Locating A/C Tubes & Nuts
    G06269838Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers.
    Fig 17: Locating Wiring Harness Retainers
    G06269839Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Disconnect the 2 engine wiring harness electrical connectors.
    Fig 18: Locating Engine Control Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors
    G06269757Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Remove the 2 wiring harness retainers from the LH valve cover stud bolts and position the wiring harness aside.
    Fig 19: Locating LH Valve Cover Stud Bolts & Wiring Harness
    G06269841Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Remove the oil level indicator.
    Fig 20: Locating Oil Level Indicator
    G06062133Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Disconnect the hose from the power steering reservoir.
    • Detach the pin-type retainer from the engine mount brace.
    Fig 21: Locating Hose
    G06269843Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Using a small screwdriver, release the retaining clip and detach the power steering reservoir from the cowl.
    Fig 22: Releasing Retaining Clip
    G06271381Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Disconnect the fuel supply tube from the fuel rail. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
    Fig 23: Locating Fuel Supply Tube From Fuel Rail
    G06269845Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Remove the bolt and the ground wire from the engine mount brace.
    Fig 24: Locating Ground Wire & Bolt
    G06269846Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Remove the 3 bolts and the engine mount brace.
    Fig 25: Locating Engine Mount Brace & Bolt
    G06269847Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Disconnect the PCM electrical connectors and pin-type retainers.
    Fig 26: Locating PCM Electrical Connectors & Pin-Type Retainers
    G06269848Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Remove the Power Steering Pressure (PSP) hose bracket bolt.
    Fig 27: Locating Power Steering Pressure Hose Bracket Bolt
    G06269849Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Remove and discard the PSP  hose banjo bolt and the 2 seals from the steering gear.
    Fig 28: Locating PSP Hose Banjo Bolt
    G06269850Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Using a suitable holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
    NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter® 28-75-1 or equivalent).
    Fig 29: Identifying Steering Wheel Holding Device
    G06063988Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Remove the 2 nuts and the steering joint cover.
    Fig 30: Locating Steering Joint Cover & Nuts
    G06261980Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Remove the bolt and disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering gear.
    • Discard the bolt.
    NOTE: Do not allow the intermediate shaft to rotate while it is disconnected from the gear or damage to the clockspring can occur. If there is evidence that the intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL .
    NOTE: Index-mark the steering column shaft position to the steering gear for reference during installation.
    Fig 31: Locating Steering Column Shaft & Bolt
    G06062138Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. Remove the 4 screws and position the LH fender splash shield aside.
    Fig 32: Locating LH Fender Splash Shield & Screws
    G06261987Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  43. Remove the 6 pin-type retainers (4 shown in illustration) and the LH splash shield.
    Fig 33: Identifying Pin-Type Retainers & LH Splash Shield
    G06261988Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  44. Release the 4 clips and slide the steering gear-to-dash seal off of the steering gear and into the passenger compartment.
    NOTE: The steering gear-to-dash seal must be removed or it will be damaged when lowering the subframe.
    Fig 34: Locating Steering Gear Clips
    G06269856Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  45. Disconnect the transaxle cooler hoses.
    Fig 35: Locating Transaxle Cooler Hoses
    G06269857Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  46. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
    • Install the drain plug and tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
    Fig 36: Locating Drain Plug
    G06269858Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  47. Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
  48. Remove the 6 nuts and the Y-pipe assembly.
    • Discard the gaskets and nuts.
    Fig 37: Locating Spark Plug Wire Retainer
    G06269859Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  49. Remove the 4 oil pan-to-transaxle bolts.
    Fig 38: Locating Oil Pan-To-Transaxle Bolts
    G06062160Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  50. Remove the 2 fasteners and the inspection cover.
    Fig 39: Locating Fasteners & Inspection Cover
    G06062158Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  51. Remove and discard the 4 torque converter nuts.
    Fig 40: Locating Torque Converter Nuts
    G06269862Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles 

  52. Remove and discard the 4 bolts (3 shown in illustration) and support the driveshaft with a length of mechanic's wire.
    NOTE: Index-mark the driveshaft for installation.
    Fig 41: Locating PTU Flange & Bolts
    G06263866Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  53. Remove the engine roll restrictor-to-subframe through bolt.
    Fig 42: Locating Engine Roll Restrictor-To-Subframe Through Bolt
    G06269864Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  54. Remove the cotter pins and nuts from the tie-rod ends.
    NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
    Fig 43: Locating Tie-Rod Ends & Nuts
    G06261993Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  55. Using the Tie-Rod End Remover, separate the tie-rod ends from the steering knuckles.
    NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
    Fig 44: Separating Tie-Rod Ends From Steering Knuckles
    G06269423Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  56. Remove the nuts and separate the stabilizer bar links from the struts.
    NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
    Fig 45: Locating Stabilizer Bar Links & Nuts
    G06261995Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  57. Position the Powertrain Lift under the subframe assembly.
    Fig 46: Positioning Powertrain Lift Under Subframe Assembly
    G06062149Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  58. Remove the 4 subframe bracket-to-body bolts.
    NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
    Fig 47: Locating Subframe Bracket-To-Body Bolts
    G06262396Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  59. Remove the 2 rear subframe nuts and the 2 subframe brackets.
    NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
    Fig 48: Locating Rear Subframe Nuts & Subframe Brackets
    G06261998Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  60. Remove the 2 front subframe nuts.
    NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
    Fig 49: Locating Front Subframe Nuts
    G06261999Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  61. Lower the subframe assembly from the vehicle.
  62. Remove the 2 RH catalytic converter bracket bolts.
    Fig 50: Locating RH Catalytic Converter Bracket Bolts
    G06269872Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles 

  63. Remove the 2 nuts and remove the RH catalytic converter bracket.
    Fig 51: Locating RH Catalytic Converter Bracket & Nuts
    G06269582Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles 

  64. Disconnect the RH Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS) electrical connector.
    Fig 52: Locating RH Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS) Electrical Connector
    G06062161Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  65. Remove the 4 nuts and the RH catalytic converter.
    • Discard the gasket.
    Fig 53: Locating RH Catalytic Converter & Nuts
    G06269875Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  66. Remove the 5 bolts and the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) support bracket.
    Fig 54: Locating Power Transfer Unit Support Bracket & Bolts
    G06068123Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  67. Remove the 5 bolts and the PTU  .
    Fig 55: Locating PTU Bolts
    G06062164Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  68. Install the Powertrain Lift and Universal Adapter Brackets.
    NOTE: Position a block of wood under the transaxle.
    Fig 56: Identifying Powertrain Lift & Universal Adapter Brackets
    G06251620Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  69. Remove the transaxle support insulator through bolt and nut.
    Fig 57: Locating Transaxle Support Insulator Through Bolt & Nut
    G06269879Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  70. Remove the transaxle support insulator bracket bolt and the 2 nuts.
    Fig 58: Locating Transaxle Support Insulator Bracket Bolt & Nuts
    G06269880Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  71. Remove the 4 engine mount nuts.
    • Remove the 2 engine mount spacers.
    Fig 59: Locating RH Instrument Panel Electrical Connectors
    G06269881Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  72. Remove the nut, 2 bolts and the engine mount.
    Fig 60: Locating Engine Mount Bolts & Nut
    G06269882Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  73. Lower the engine and transaxle assembly from the vehicle.
  74. Disconnect the wiring harness fasteners from the transaxle-to-engine stud bolt and the starter.
    Fig 61: Locating Transaxle Assembly Stud Bolt & Starter
    G06269883Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  75. Remove the bolt and ground wire.
    Fig 62: Locating Ground Wire Bolt
    G06269884Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  76. Disconnect the Transmission Control Module (TCM) electrical connector.
    Fig 63: Locating Transmission Control Module Electrical Connector
    G06269885Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  77. Remove the 2 nuts and the starter motor wiring.
    Fig 64: Locating Starter Motor Wiring & Nuts
    G06269886Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  78. Remove the 2 bolts and the starter.
    Fig 65: Locating Starter & Bolts
    G06269887Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  79. Install the Engine Lift Eye on the LH cylinder head.
    Fig 66: Locating Engine Lift Eye On LH Cylinder Head
    G06269888Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  80. Using the Heavy Duty Floor Crane and Spreader Bar, remove the engine and transaxle from the lift table.
    Fig 67: Identifying Heavy Duty Floor Crane And Spreader Bar
    G06062694Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  81. Remove the 2 engine-to-transaxle bolts.
    Fig 68: Locating Engine-To-Transaxle Bolts
    G06062177Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  82. Remove the transaxle-to-engine stud bolt and the 4 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
    • Separate the transaxle from the engine.
    Fig 69: Locating Transaxle-To-Engine Stud Bolt
    G06269891Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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