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Engine - Manual Transaxle: Material

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MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Item Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil
XO-5W20-QSP (US); Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada); or equivalent
WSS-M2C930-A
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.
  1. Using the Heavy Duty Floor Crane and Spreader Bar, position the engine and transaxle together. Install the 5 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
  2. Using the Heavy Duty Floor Crane and Spreader Bar, position the engine and transaxle onto the lift table.
  3. Using the Powertrain Lift and Universal Adapter Brackets, secure the engine to the lift table.
    Fig 1: Identifying Powertrain Lift And Universal Adapter Brackets
    G06095071Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the starter motor isolator.
    Fig 2: Identifying Starter Motor Isolator
    G06097287Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the starter motor and the 2 stud bolts.
    • Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
      Fig 3: Locating Starter Stud Bolts
      G06095078Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the ground wire and the nut.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
      Fig 4: Locating Ground Wire Nut
      G06095077Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the starter motor harness connector.
    1. Install the starter motor solenoid battery nut.
      • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
    2. Install the starter motor solenoid nut.
      • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
        Fig 5: Identifying Battery Cable Nut And Starter Solenoid Terminal Nut
        G06095076Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Raise the engine and transaxle into the vehicle.
  9. Install the bolt in the LH transaxle mount.
    • Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
      Fig 6: Locating LH Transaxle Mount Bolt
      G06095075Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the bolt in the rear transaxle mount.
    • Tighten 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
      Fig 7: Locating Transaxle Rear Mount Bolt
      G06095074Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the engine mount bracket and nuts.
    • Tighten 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
      Fig 8: Locating Engine Mount Bracket Nuts
      G06095073Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the engine mount bracket bolt.
    • Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
      Fig 9: Locating Engine Mount Bracket Bolt
      G06095072Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install a new spin-on engine oil filter.
    • Lubricate the spin-on oil filter gasket with clean engine oil and tighten the oil filter three-fourths turn after the oil filter gasket makes contact with the oil filter adapter.
      Fig 10: Locating Engine Oil Filter
      G06095070Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the 2 engine-to-transaxle bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
      Fig 11: Locating Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts
      G06095066Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the 2 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
      Fig 12: Locating Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts
      G06095065Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the engine support crossmember and new nut.
    • Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
      Fig 13: Identifying Cross Brace And Rear Nut
      G06097243Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the 2 bolts for the engine support crossmember and the front roll restrictor bolt.
    • Tighten the engine support crossmember bolts to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
    • Tighten the front roll restrictor bolt to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
      Fig 14: Locating Front Roll Restrictor Bolt And Engine Support Crossmember Bolts
      G06097242Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Connect the lower radiator hose to the radiator.
    Fig 15: Locating Lower Radiator Hose At Radiator
    G06095061Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Position the A/C compressor and install the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    • Connect the A/C compressor electrical connector. Attach the wire harness retainer.
      Fig 16: Locating A/C Compressor Electrical Connector And Bolts
      G06095060Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Connect the generator electrical connector and attach the 2 retainers.
    Fig 17: Locating Generator Electrical Connector And Retainers
    G06095059Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Connect the engine control harness electrical connector.
    Fig 18: Locating Engine Control Harness Electrical Connector
    G06095058Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Connect the PCM electrical connector and attach the wire harness retainer.
    Fig 19: Locating PCM Center Electrical Connector
    G06095057Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Connect the fuel supply tube quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
    Fig 20: Locating Fuel Supply Tube Quick Connect Coupling
    G06095056Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Connect the fuel vapor return tube and retainer.
    • Attach the fuel vapor tube retainer to the wire harness.
      Fig 21: Locating Fuel Vapor Tube Retainer
      G06095055Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Connect the vacuum supply tube.
    Fig 22: Locating Vacuum Supply Tube
    G06095054Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Connect the heater hoses to the heater core.
    Fig 23: Locating Heater Hoses At Heater Core
    G06095053Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Attach the heater hose support strap to the stud.
    Fig 24: Locating Heater Hose Support Strap Stud
    G06095052Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Connect the upper radiator hose.
    Fig 25: Locating Upper Radiator Hose
    G06383345Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. If equipped, route the block heater wiring harness and attach all retainers.
    • Connect the block heater electrical connector.
      Fig 26: Identifying Block Heater Electrical Connector
      G06095050Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Install the shift cable bracket.
    1. Position the shift cable bracket.
    2. Install the 3 bolts.
      • Tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
        Fig 27: Identifying Shift Cable Bracket And Bolts
        G06098339Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Connect the shift cables.
    Fig 28: Locating Shift Cables
    G06095101Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Connect the reversing lamp indicator switch electrical connector and attach the 2 wiring harness retainers.
    Fig 29: Locating Lamp Indicator Switch Electrical Connector
    G06383349Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Connect the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) electrical connector and attach the 2 pin-type retainers.
    Fig 30: Locating Vehicle Speed Sensor Electrical Connector And Pin-Type Retainers
    G06095099Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Connect the clutch hydraulic line.
    1. Position the clutch hydraulic line.
    2. Connect the clutch hydraulic line to the clutch slave cylinder.
      • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    3. Install the clutch hydraulic line bracket-to-transaxle bolt.
      • Tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
        Fig 31: Identifying Clutch Hydraulic Line And Clutch Hydraulic Line Bracket-To-Transaxle Bolt
        G06098338Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Position the wiring harness and attach the 2 wiring harness retainers to the battery tray bracket.
    Fig 32: Locating Wiring Harness Retainers On Battery Tray Bracket
    G06095097Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Install the ground strap and bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 33: Locating Ground Strap Bolt
      G06095045Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Connect the electrical connector to the Power Distribution Box (PDB).
    Fig 34: Locating Electrical Connector From Power Distribution Box
    G06095044Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Connect the cable to the PDB and install the nut.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
      Fig 35: Locating PDB Cable Nut
      G06095043Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Install the PDB cover.
    Fig 36: Locating Power Distribution Box Cover
    G06095042Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. If equipped, install the ground eyelet and bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 37: Locating Ground Eyelet Bolt
      G06095036Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Install the generator air duct and make sure the tab is latched.
    Fig 38: Locating Locking Tab And Generator Air Duct
    G06095034Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE - 2.5L .
  43. Install the exhaust downpipe and exhaust intermediate pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
  44. Install the lateral support crossmember and bolts.
    • Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
      Fig 39: Locating Lateral Support Crossmember And Bolts
      G06095031Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  45. Install the LH halfshaft and the intermediate shaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .
  46. Install the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  47. Install the engine Air Cleaner (ACL) and ACL  outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - 2.5L .
  48. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
  49. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  50. Bleed the clutch system. For additional information, refer to MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH - GENERAL INFORMATION .
  51. If the engine was disassembled, use the scan tool to perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure following the on-screen instructions.