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Special Tool(s)

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool
G01536564Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A/C 

  1. Recover the air conditioning system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .

    2. ALL VEHICLES 

  2. Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD - 4.6L  or INTAKE MANIFOLD - 5.4L .
  3. Remove the front bumper. For additional information, refer to BUMPERS .
  4. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the radiator.
    • Disconnect the hose hanger.
    • Disconnect the hose.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Hose Hanger
    G01536565Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the pushpin retainers and the splash shield.
    Fig 3: Removing Pushpin Retainers
    G01536566Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the transmission cooler hoses and drain the fluid into a suitable container.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Transmission Cooler Hoses
    G01536567Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the exhaust system from the LH and RH exhaust manifolds.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Exhaust System From LH And RH Exhaust Manifolds
    G01536568Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Drain the engine oil.
    Fig 6: Removing Engine Oil Drain Plug
    G01536569Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the oil cooler hoses and set aside.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Oil Cooler Hoses
    G01536570Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the oil filter.
    Fig 8: Removing Oil Filter
    G01536571Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Loosen the threaded insert and remove the oil cooler from the oil filter adapter.
    Fig 9: Removing Oil Cooler From Oil Filter Adapter
    G01536572Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the starter motor solenoid terminal cover.
    Fig 10: Removing Starter Motor Solenoid Terminal Cover
    G01536573Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Disconnect the starter motor electrical connections.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Starter Motor Electrical Connections
    G01536574Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the starter motor.
    1. Remove the stud bolt.
    2. Remove the two bolts.
    3. Remove the starter.
    Fig 12: Removing Starter Motor
    G01536575Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the flexplate inspection cover.
    Fig 13: Removing Flexplate Inspection Cover
    G01536576Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the cylinder block opening cover.
    Fig 14: Removing Cylinder Block Opening Cover
    G01536577Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the four nuts retaining the torque converter to the flexplate.
    • Rotate the crankshaft to access all of the torque converter nuts.
    • Discard the torque converter nuts.
    Fig 15: Removing Torque Converter Nuts
    G01536578Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    18. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSION 

  18. Disconnect the shift cables and the mounting bracket.
    1. Disconnect the clip.
    2. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 16: Disconnecting Shift Cables
    G01536579Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    19. ALL VEHICLES 

  19. Remove the two transmission-to-engine bolts and position the shifter cable support bracket, mounting bracket and cable aside.
    Fig 17: Removing Two Transmission-To-Engine Bolts
    G01536580Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the RH lower transmission-to-engine bolt.
    Fig 18: Removing RH Lower Transmission-To-Engine Bolt
    G01536581Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    21. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
    Fig 19: Removing Engine Mount Nuts
    G01536582Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the four engine mount nuts.
  22. Disconnect the power steering reservoir hose and the power steering pressure tube at the power steering pump.
    • Allow the fluid to drain into a drain pan.
    Fig 20: Disconnecting Power Steering Reservoir Hose
    G01536583Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the nut and position the transmission fluid cooler support bracket aside.
    Fig 21: Positioning Transmission Fluid Cooler Support Bracket
    G01536584Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Lower the vehicle.
  25. Remove the valance panel. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  26. Disconnect the upper radiator hose and the degas hose from the radiator.
    Fig 22: Disconnecting Upper Radiator Hose And Degas Hose From Radiator
    G01536585Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    27. CAUTION: The large clutch assembly nut has a right-hand thread and must be rotated counterclockwise to remove it.
    Fig 23: Removing Fan Blade And Fan Clutch
    G01536586Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove the fan blade assembly and fan clutch.
    1. Use the special tool to hold the water pump pulley.
    2. Using the special tool, remove the fan blade and the fan clutch.
  28. Disconnect the degas hose retainer from the fan shroud.
    Fig 24: Disconnecting Degas Hose Retainer From Fan Shroud
    G01536587Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Remove the fan shroud, the fan, and the fan clutch.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Lift the fan shroud, the fan, and the fan clutch from the vehicle.
    Fig 25: Removing Bolts
    G01536588Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    30. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
    Fig 26: Removing Radiator Support Brackets
    G01536589Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Remove the bolts and the radiator support brackets.
  31. Remove the radiator from the vehicle.
    Fig 27: Removing Radiator From Vehicle
    G01536590Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Disconnect the A/C pressure cutoff switch electrical connector.
    Fig 28: Disconnecting A/C Pressure Cutoff Switch Electrical Connector
    G01536591Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    33. CAUTION: Use a wrench on each side of the fitting to prevent damage to the A/C fitting.
    Fig 29: Disconnecting Compressor Suction Tube
    G01536592Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Disconnect the compressor suction tube.
    34. CAUTION: Use a wrench on each side of the fitting to prevent damage to the A/C fitting.
    Fig 30: Disconnecting Condenser-To-Evaporator Tube
    G01536593Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Disconnect the condenser core refrigerant tubes.
    1. Disconnect the compressor discharge tube.
    2. Disconnect the condenser-to-evaporator tube.
    35. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
    Fig 31: Removing A/C Condenser Brackets
    G01536594Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Remove the A/C condenser core.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the A/C condenser brackets.
    3. Remove the A/C condenser core.
  36. Set the hood latch aside.
    1. Remove the hood latch bolts.
    2. Disengage the cable routing clip.
    Fig 32: Disconnecting Cable Routing Clip
    G01536595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Remove the bolts and set the power steering reservoir aside.
    Fig 33: Removing Power Steering Reservoir Bolts
    G01536596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    38. NOTE: Cover removed for clarity.
    Fig 34: Removing Battery Feed Cable At Power Distribution Box
    G01536597Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Remove the nuts and the battery feed cable at the power distribution box.
  39. Set aside the battery feed wiring harness to the power distribution box.
    • Disengage the routing clips.
    Fig 35: Disconnecting Routing Clips
    G01536598Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    40. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
    Fig 36: Removing Upper Radiator Support
    G01536599Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Remove the eight bolts and the upper radiator support.
    41. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
    Fig 37: Removing Pin-Type Retainers
    G01536600Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Remove the pin-type retainers and the RH and LH air deflectors.
  42. Set aside the LH side of the headlamp dash panel junction wiring harness.
    1. Remove the screw.
    2. Disengage the routing clips.
    Fig 38: Disconnecting Routing Clips
    G01536601Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  43. Set aside the RH side of the headlamp dash panel junction wiring harness.
    1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    2. Remove the screw.
    3. Disengage the routing clips.
    Fig 39: Disconnecting Electrical Connector
    G01536602Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  44. Remove the 12 bolts and the lower radiator support.
    Fig 40: Removing Lower Radiator Support
    G01536603Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  45. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the oil filter adapter water inlet and set aside.
    Fig 41: Disconnecting Lower Radiator Hose
    G01536604Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    46. NOTE: Typical shown.
    Fig 42: Removing Drive Belt
    G01536605Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  46. Rotate the tensioner clockwise to release belt tension and remove the drive belt.
  47. Disconnect the generator electrical connections.
    1. Remove the B+ terminal nut and disconnect the terminal.
    2. Disconnect the S electrical connector.
    3. Disconnect the ASI electrical connector.
    Fig 43: Disconnecting S Electrical Connector
    G01536606Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  48. Remove the bolts and the generator.
    Fig 44: Removing Generator
    G01536607Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    49. NOTE: Windsor engine shown, Romeo engine similar.
    Fig 45: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors
    G01536608Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  49. Disconnect the electrical connectors, remove the nut, and remove the ground strap and mounting bracket.
  50. Remove the engine oil filler tube support strap bolt.
    Fig 46: Removing Engine Oil Filler Tube Support Strap Bolt
    G01536609Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  51. Remove the fluid level indicator and disconnect the attachments at the transmission fluid filler tube.
    1. Remove the fluid level indicator.
    2. Disconnect the evaporative emission vent hose retainers.
    3. Disconnect the rear heater hose hanger.
    Fig 47: Disconnecting Rear Heater Hose Hanger
    G01536610Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  52. Disconnect the evaporative emission canister purge valve electrical connector.
    Fig 48: Disconnecting Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Valve Electrical Connector
    G01536611Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  53. Remove the nut and the transmission fluid filler tube, and allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.
    Fig 49: Removing Nut
    G01536612Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  54. Release the wiring retainers from the heater outlet tube bracket.
    1. Release the knock sensor electrical connector retainer.
    2. Release the engine harness routing clip retainer.
    Fig 50: Disconnecting Engine Harness Routing Clip Retainer
    G01536613Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  55. Disconnect the hose from the heater outlet tube.
    Fig 51: Disconnecting Hose From Heater Outlet Tube
    G01536614Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  56. Remove the heater outlet tube studs.
    Fig 52: Removing Heater Outlet Tube Studs
    G01536615Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  57. Remove the heater outlet tube.
    Fig 53: Removing Heater Outlet Tube
    G01536616Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  58. Release the transmission wiring harness connector retainer from the bracket. Disconnect the transmission wiring harness and the LH and RH heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connectors.
    Fig 54: Disconnecting LH And RH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Electrical Connectors
    G01536617Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  59. Remove the four upper transmission-to-engine bolts and the fuel line, and the LH HO2S brackets.
    Fig 55: Removing Four Upper Transmission-To-Engine Bolts
    G01536618Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  60. Install the special tool as shown.
    Fig 56: Installing Special Tool
    G01536619Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  61. Support the transmission with a jack.
  62. Remove the engine from the vehicle.
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