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Removal and Installation

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. Remove the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT PULLEY .
  3. Remove the bolts and the lower timing belt cover.
    Fig 1: Removing Bolts & Lower Timing Belt Cover
    G03430178Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Install the special tool.
    Fig 2: Installing Engine Support
    G03430179Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the ground strap.
    Fig 3: Removing Ground Strap
    G03430180Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the engine mount upper bracket.
    Fig 4: Removing Engine Mount Upper Bracket
    G03430181Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the studs.
    Fig 5: Removing Studs
    G03430182Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the knock sensor connector.
    Fig 6: Removing Knock Sensor Connector
    G03430183Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the bolts and the upper timing belt cover.
    Fig 7: Removing Bolts & Upper Timing Belt Cover
    G03430184Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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