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Special Tools

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SPECIAL TOOL(S)

G07781542
3 Jaw Puller
303-D121
G07781543
Installer, Connecting Rod
303-462 (T94P-6136-AH)
G07781544
Plate, Water Pump Pulley
303-456 (T94P-6312-AH1), part of 303-S455
G07781545
Protector, Water Pump Shaft
303-457 (T94P-6312-AH2), part of 303-S455
G07781546
Remover, Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal
303-519 (T95P-6701-EH)
G07781547
Remover, Crankshaft Vibration Damper
303-009 (T58P-6316-D)
G07781548
Remover, Oil Seal
303-409 (T92C-6700CH)
G07781549
Remover, Stretchy Belt
303-1419
G07781550
Slide Hammer
307-005 (T59L-100-B)
NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.
NOTE: For additional information, refer to the exploded view under the Assembly procedure in this service information.

All engines 

  1. Remove the 8 bolts and the flexplate.
    Fig 1: Locating Flexplate Bolts
    G07781551Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the engine-to-transaxle separator plate.
    Fig 2: Locating Engine-To-Transaxle Separator Plate
    G07781552Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using the Slide Hammer and the Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Remover, remove and discard the crankshaft rear oil seal.
    Fig 3: Removing Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Using Slide Hammer And Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Remover
    G07781553Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Mount the engine on a suitable stand.
  5. Detach the 2 B+ wiring harness retainers from the valve cover stud bolts.
    Fig 4: Locating B+ Wiring Harness Retainers Of Valve Cover Stud Bolts
    G07781554Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch electrical connector.
    Fig 5: Locating A/C Compressor Clutch Electrical Connector
    G07781555Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
    Fig 6: Locating Generator Electrical Connector
    G07781556Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the nut and the B+ wire from the generator.
    • Remove the B+ harness from the engine.
    Fig 7: Locating Generator B+ Wire Nut
    G07781557Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the 3 engine wiring connectors.
    • Disconnect the engine block Knock Sensor (KS) electrical connector.
    • Disconnect the Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) sensor electrical connector.
    • Disconnect the cylinder head KS electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Locating Engine Block Knock Sensor Electrical Connector And Cylinder Head KS Electrical Connector
    G07781558Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the electronic throttle control electrical connector.
    Fig 9: Locating Electronic Throttle Control Electrical Connector
    G07781559Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge valve electrical connector.
    Fig 10: Locating Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Valve Electrical Connector
    G07781560Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Disconnect the EGR regulator electrical connector and detach the wiring retainer.
    Fig 11: Locating EGR Regulator Electrical Connector And Wiring Retainer
    G07781561Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Disconnect the PCV valve electrical connector.
    Fig 12: Locating PCV Valve Electrical Connector
    G07781562Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Detach the wiring harness retainer from the upper intake manifold.
    Fig 13: Locating Wiring Harness Retainer Of Upper Intake Manifold
    G07781563Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Disconnect the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) electrical connector and detach the wiring retainer.
    Fig 14: Locating Manifold Absolute Pressure Electrical Connector And Wiring Retainer
    G07781564Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Disconnect the RH coil-on-plug electrical connectors.
    • Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers.
    Fig 15: Locating RH Coil-On-Plug Electrical Connectors
    G07781565Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Disconnect the RH Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) electrical connector and detach the wiring harness retainer from the valve cover stud bolt.
    Fig 16: Locating RH Variable Camshaft Timing Electrical Connector And Wiring Harness Retainer
    G07781566Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Disconnect the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor electrical connector and detach the 2 wiring harness retainers.
    Fig 17: Locating Crankshaft Position Sensor Electrical Connector And Wiring Harness Retainers
    G07781567Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Disconnect the 2 Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor electrical connectors and detach the wiring harness retainer from the engine front cover stud bolt.
    Fig 18: Locating Camshaft Position Sensor Electrical Connectors, Wiring Harness Retainer And Engine Front Cover Stud Bolt
    G07781568Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Disconnect the fuel injector wiring harness electrical connector and detach the wiring harness retainer.
    Fig 19: Locating Fuel Injector Wiring Harness Electrical Connector And Wiring Harness Retainer
    G07781569Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Disconnect the LH VCT electrical connector.
    Fig 20: Locating LH VCT Electrical Connector
    G07781570Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the nut and the radio frequency interference capacitor.
    Fig 21: Locating Radio Frequency Interference Capacitor Nut
    G07781571Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Disconnect the Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) switch electrical connector and detach the wiring retainer from the oil indicator tube.
    Fig 22: Locating Engine Oil Pressure Switch Electrical Connector And Wiring Retainer Of Oil Indicator Tube
    G07781572Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Disconnect the 3 LH coil-on-plug electrical connectors.
    • Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers.
    Fig 23: Locating LH Coil-On-Plug Electrical Connectors
    G07781573Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the 2 upper intake manifold bracket bolts (1 shown in the illustration).
    Fig 24: Locating Upper Intake Manifold Bracket Bolts
    G07781574Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the 7 bolts and the upper intake manifold.
    • Remove and discard the gaskets.
    Fig 25: Locating Upper Intake Manifold Bolts
    G07781575Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove the 4 bolts and the fuel rail and injectors as an assembly.
    Fig 26: Locating Fuel Rail And Injectors Assembly Bolts
    G07781576Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Remove the 8 lower intake manifold bolts and the lower intake manifold.
    • Remove and discard the gaskets.
    Fig 27: Locating Lower Intake Manifold Bolts
    G07781577Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    FWD vehicles 

  29. Remove the 3 bolts and the RH heat shield.
    Fig 28: Locating RH Heat Shield Bolts
    G07781578Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Remove the 3 nuts and the RH catalytic converter.
    • Discard the nuts and gasket.
    Fig 29: Locating RH Catalytic Converter Nuts
    G07781579Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All engines 

  31. Remove the 6 RH exhaust manifold nuts and the manifold.
    • Discard the nuts and gasket.
    Fig 30: Locating RH Exhaust Manifold Nuts
    G07781580Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Clean and inspect the RH catalytic converter manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
  33. Remove and discard the 6 RH catalytic converter manifold studs.
    Fig 31: Locating RH Exhaust Manifold Studs
    G07781581Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and remove the accessory drive belt.
    Fig 32: Rotating Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Counterclockwise
    G07781582Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Remove the 3 bolts and the A/C compressor.
    Fig 33: Locating A/C Compressor Bolts
    G07781583Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and the generator.
    Fig 34: Locating Generator Bolt And Nuts
    G07781584Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Remove the 3 bolts and the A/C compressor bracket.
    Fig 35: Locating Bolts And A/C Compressor Bracket
    G07781585Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Position the Stretchy Belt Remover under the coolant pump belt as shown in the illustration.
    Fig 36: Positioning Stretchy Belt Remover Under Coolant Pump Belt
    G07781586Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. NOTE: Feed the Stretchy Belt Remover on to the camshaft coolant pump pulley 90 degrees.
    Fig 37: Turning Crankshaft Clockwise And Feed Stretchy Belt Remover Evenly On Camshaft Coolant Pump Pulley
    G07781587Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Turn the crankshaft clockwise and feed the Stretchy Belt Remover evenly on the camshaft coolant pump pulley as shown in the illustration.
  41. Remove the coolant pump belt.
    • Fold the Stretchy Belt Remover over the top of the coolant pump belt.
    • In one quick motion, pull the Stretchy Belt Remover up and toward the front of the engine removing the coolant pump belt.
    Fig 38: Removing Coolant Pump Belt
    G07781588Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. NOTE: Failure to use the correct special tools, assembled as shown in the illustration, will result in damage to the coolant pump pulley and/or special tools.
    Fig 39: Removing Coolant Pump Pulley Using Special Tools
    G07781589Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  43. Using the Water Pump Pulley Plate, Water Pump Shaft Protector and the Crankshaft Vibration Damper Remover, remove the coolant pump pulley.
  44. Remove the 5 coolant pump housing bolts.
    Fig 40: Locating Coolant Pump Housing Bolts
    G07781590Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  45. Loosen the clamp and detach the coolant hose.
    • Remove the coolant pump housing.
    Fig 41: Locating Coolant Hose Clamp
    G07781591Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  46. Remove the stud bolt and the oil level indicator and tube.
    • Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
    Fig 42: Locating Oil Level Indicator And Tube Stud Bolt
    G07781592Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  47. Remove the EOP switch and, if equipped, the block heater.
    Fig 43: Locating EOP Switch And Block Heater
    G07781593Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  48. NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
    Fig 44: Locating Coil-On-Plugs And Bolts
    G06095730Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  49. Remove the bolts and the 6 coil-on-plugs.
  50. Remove the bolts and the RH valve cover.
    • Discard the gasket.
    Fig 45: Locating RH Valve Cover Bolts
    G07781594Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  51. Remove the bolts and the LH valve cover.
    • Discard the gasket.
    Fig 46: Locating LH Valve Cover Bolts
    G07781595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  52. Remove the 15 bolts and the oil pan.
    • Discard the gasket.
    Fig 47: Locating Oil Pan Bolts
    G07781596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  53. Remove the 2 bolts and the oil pump screen and pickup tube.
    Fig 48: Locating Oil Pump Screen And Pickup Tube Bolts
    G07781597Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  54. Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
    Fig 49: Locating O-Ring Seal
    G07781598Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  55. Remove the oil pan baffle.
    1. Remove the 4 M6 oil pan baffle nuts.
    2. Remove the 4 M8 oil pan baffle nuts.
    Fig 50: Identifying M6 And M8 Oil Pan Baffle Nuts
    G07781599Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  56. Remove the 3 bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
    Fig 51: Locating Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner And Bolts
    G07781600Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  57. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer.
    • Discard the crankshaft pulley bolt.
    Fig 52: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
    G07781601Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  58. Using the 3 Jaw Puller, remove the crankshaft pulley.
    Fig 53: Removing Crankshaft Pulley Using 3 Jaw Puller
    G07781602Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  59. Using the Oil Seal Remover, remove and discard the crankshaft front seal.
    Fig 54: Removing Crankshaft Front Seal Using Oil Seal Remover
    G07781603Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  60. NOTE: Note the position of the alignment dowel on the engine front cover.
    Fig 55: Locating LH VCT Connector And Bolts
    G07781604Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  61. Remove the 2 bolts and the LH VCT.
  62. NOTE: Note the position of the alignment dowel on the engine front cover.
    Fig 56: Locating RH VCT Connector And Bolts
    G07781605Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  63. Remove the 2 bolts and the RH VCT.
  64. NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surface. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of sealant.
    NOTE: Note the location of all bolts and stud bolts for installation.
    Fig 57: Locating Engine Front Cover, Bolts And Stud Bolts
    G07781606Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  65. Remove the 14 bolts, 2 stud bolts and the engine front cover.
    • Discard the gaskets.
  66. NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the spark plugs or damage can occur to the cylinder head or spark plug.
    NOTE: LH shown in the illustration, RH similar.
    Fig 58: Locating Spark Plugs
    G07781607Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  67. Remove the LH and RH spark plugs.
  68. NOTE: This pulse wheel is used in several different engines. Install the pulse wheel with the keyway in the slot stamped "30RFF" (orange in color).
    Fig 59: Identifying Ignition Pulse Wheel
    G07781608Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  69. Remove the ignition pulse wheel.
  70. Install the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer.
    Fig 60: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Bolt And Washer
    G07781609Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  71. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise to position the crankshaft keyway in the 11 o'clock position and position the camshafts in the correct position. This will position the No. 1 cylinder at Top Dead Center (TDC).
    • Verify that the camshafts are correctly located. If not, rotate the crankshaft one additional turn and recheck.
    Fig 61: Locating Crankshaft Keyway In 11 O'Clock Position
    G07781610Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  72. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise 120 degrees to the 3 o'clock position to position the RH camshafts in the neutral position.
    Fig 62: Locating Crankshaft 3 O'Clock Position
    G07781611Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  73. Verify that the RH camshafts are in the neutral position.
    Fig 63: Identifying RH Camshafts Are In Neutral Position
    G07781612Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  74. Remove the RH timing chain tensioner arm.
    1. Remove the 2 bolts.
    2. Remove the tensioner.
    3. Remove the tensioner arm.
    Fig 64: Identifying RH Timing Chain Tensioner, Tensioner Arm And Bolts
    G07781613Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  75. Remove the 2 bolts and the RH timing chain guide.
    • Remove the RH timing chain from the engine.
    Fig 65: Locating RH Timing Chain Guide And Bolts
    G07781614Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  76. Rotate the crankcase clockwise 600 degrees (one and two-thirds turns) to position the crankcase keyway in the 11 o'clock position. This will position the LH camshafts in the neutral position.
    Fig 66: Locating Crankcase Keyway In 11 O'Clock Position
    G07781615Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  77. Verify the LH camshafts are in the neutral position.
    Fig 67: Identifying LH Camshafts Are In Neutral Position
    G07781616Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  78. Remove the LH timing chain and tensioner arm.
    1. Remove the 2 bolts.
    2. Remove the tensioner.
    3. Remove the tensioner arm.
    Fig 68: Identifying LH Timing Chain, Tensioner Arm And Bolts
    G07781617Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  79. Remove the 2 bolts and the LH timing chain guide.
    • Remove the LH timing chain from the engine.
    Fig 69: Locating Bolts And LH Timing Chain Guide
    G07781618Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  80. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt and the crankshaft sprocket.
    Fig 70: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Bolt And Crankshaft Sprocket
    G07781619Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  81. Remove the 4 bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration.
    • Remove the oil pump.
    Fig 71: Identifying Oil Pump Bolts Removing Sequence
    G07781620Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  82. NOTE: Do not scratch the camshaft sealing surface while removing the camshaft oil seal. If scratched, camshaft oil seal leakage may occur.
    Fig 72: Removing Camshaft Oil Seal Using Oil Seal Remover
    G07781621Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  83. Using the Oil Seal Remover, remove the camshaft oil seal and discard.
  84. Remove the 2 bolts and the camshaft oil seal retainer.
    • Discard the press-in-place gasket.
    Fig 73: Locating Camshaft Oil Seal Retainer And Bolts
    G07781622Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  85. NOTE: The camshafts must be in the neutral position before removing the bearing caps or damage to the engine may occur.
    Fig 74: Identifying LH Camshafts Are In Neutral Position
    G07781623Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  86. Verify the LH camshafts are in the neutral position.
  87. NOTE: Do not allow the camshaft to rotate from the neutral position while removing the camshaft phaser and sprocket or damage to the engine may occur.
    NOTE: Install a 3/8-in ratchet and extension into the D-slot on the rear of the intake camshaft to hold the camshaft in place for removal of the camshaft phaser and sprocket bolts.
    Fig 75: Remove/Install LH Camshaft Phaser, Sprocket And Bolts
    G07781624Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  88. Remove the 3 bolts and the LH camshaft phaser and sprocket.
  89. Remove and discard the VCT system oil filter screen from the LH camshaft.
    Fig 76: Locating VCT System Oil Filter Screen
    G07781625Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  90. NOTE: Cylinder head camshaft bearing caps must be assembled in their original positions. Some engines have factory markings on the camshaft bearing caps (as shown in illustration). Engines that do not have the factory markings must be marked for correct position and orientation prior to removal. Failure to install the camshaft bearing caps in their original positions may result in severe engine damage.
    Fig 77: Locating Cylinder Head Camshaft Bearing Caps
    G07781626Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  91. If necessary, mark the camshaft bearing cap position and orientation as shown in the illustration.
  92. NOTE: After loosening all of the camshaft bearing cap bolts, remove the camshaft bearing thrust caps (1L and 5L) first, or damage to the thrust caps may occur.
    NOTE: Make sure the camshaft bearing caps are marked as instructed in the previous step.
    Fig 78: Identifying Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts Loosening Sequence
    G07781627Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  93. Loosen the bolts evenly in the sequence shown in the illustration.
    1. Remove the camshaft bearing thrust caps (1L and 5L).
    2. Remove the remaining camshaft bearing caps.
    3. Remove the camshafts from the cylinder head.
  94. NOTE: The camshafts must be in the neutral position before removing the bearing caps or damage to the engine may occur.
    Fig 79: Identifying RH Camshafts Are In Neutral Position
    G07781628Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  95. Verify the RH camshafts are in the neutral position.
  96. NOTE: Do not allow the camshaft to rotate from the neutral position while removing the camshaft phaser and sprocket or damage to the engine may occur.
    NOTE: Install a 3/8-in ratchet and extension into the D-slot on the rear of the intake camshaft to hold the camshaft in place for removal of the camshaft phaser and sprocket bolts.
    Fig 80: Remove/Install RH Camshaft Phaser, Sprocket And Bolts
    G07781629Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  97. Remove the 3 bolts and the RH camshaft phaser and sprocket.
  98. Remove and discard the VCT system oil filter screen from the RH camshaft.
    Fig 81: Locating VCT System Oil Filter Screen
    G07781630Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  99. NOTE: Cylinder head camshaft bearing caps must be assembled in their original positions. Some engines have factory markings on the camshaft bearing caps (as shown in illustration). Engines that do not have the factory markings must be marked for correct position and orientation prior to removal. Failure to install the camshaft bearing caps in their original positions may result in severe engine damage.
    Fig 82: Locating Camshaft Bearing Cap Position And Orientation Mark
    G07781631Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  100. If necessary, mark the camshaft bearing cap position and orientation as shown in the illustration.
  101. NOTE: After loosening all of the camshaft bearing cap bolts, remove the camshaft bearing thrust caps (5R and 1R) first, or damage to the thrust caps may occur.
    NOTE: Make sure the camshaft bearing caps are marked as instructed in the previous step.
    Fig 83: Identifying Camshaft Bearing Caps Bolts Loosening Sequence
    G07781632Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  102. Loosen the bolts evenly in the sequence shown in the illustration.
    1. Remove the camshaft bearing thrust caps (5R and 1R).
    2. Remove the remaining camshaft bearing caps.
    3. Remove the camshafts from the cylinder head.
  103. NOTE: The camshaft roller followers must be installed in their original positions. If not reassembled in their original positions, severe engine damage may occur.
    NOTE: RH shown in the illustration, LH similar.
    Fig 84: Locating Camshaft Roller Followers
    G07781633Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  104. Remove the LH and RH camshaft roller followers.
    • Mark the location of the roller followers, using a permanent-type marker.
  105. NOTE: The hydraulic lash adjusters must be installed in their original positions. If not reassembled in their original positions, severe engine damage may occur.
  106. Remove the hydraulic lash adjusters.
  107. NOTE: RH shown in the illustration, LH similar.
    Fig 85: Identifying Cylinder Head Bolts Loosening Sequence
    G07781634Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  108. Loosen the bolts in the indicated sequence and remove the LH and RH cylinder heads.
    • Discard the bolts and the gaskets.
  109. Support the cylinder heads on a bench with the head gasket side up. Check the cylinder head distortion and the cylinder block distortion. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
  110. Remove the bolts and the oil separator cover.
    • Discard the gasket.
    Fig 86: Locating Oil Separator Cover Bolts
    G07781635Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  111. Remove the crankshaft key.
    Fig 87: Locating Crankshaft Key
    G07781636Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  112. Before removing the pistons, inspect the top of the cylinder bores. If necessary, remove the ridge or carbon deposits from each cylinder using an abrasive pad or equivalent, following manufacturer's instructions.
  113. NOTE: Clearly mark the position and orientation of the pistons, connecting rods, connecting rod caps and connecting rod bearings for reassembly.
    Fig 88: Locating Connecting Rod Cap Bolts
    G07781637Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  114. Remove the connecting rod cap bolts and cap.
    • Discard the connecting rod cap bolts.
  115. NOTE: Do not scratch the cylinder walls or crankshaft journals with the connecting rod.
    Fig 89: Removing Piston/Rod Assembly From Engine Block Using Connecting Rod Installer
    G07781638Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  116. Using the Connecting Rod Installer, remove the piston/rod assembly from the engine block.
    • Repeat these 2 steps until all the piston/rod assemblies are removed from the engine block.
  117. Remove the engine block from the stand and place on a workbench.
  118. Remove the bolts and studs in the indicated sequence.
    • Discard the lower cylinder block bolts.
    • Remove the lower cylinder block.
    Fig 90: Identifying Lower Cylinder Block Bolts And Studs Removing Sequence
    G07781639Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  119. Remove the crankshaft rear main seal.
    • Remove the crankshaft.
    Fig 91: Locating Crankshaft Rear Main Seal And Crankshaft
    G07781640Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  120. Remove the crankshaft thrust bearing from the cylinder block.
    Fig 92: Locating Crankshaft Thrust Bearing
    G07781641Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  121. NOTE: If the main bearings are being reused, mark them for correct position and orientation for reassembly.
    Fig 93: Locating Main Bearings In Lower Cylinder Block
    G07781642Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  122. Remove the bearings from the lower cylinder block.
  123. NOTE: If the main bearings are being reused, mark them for correct position and orientation for reassembly.
    Fig 94: Locating The Crankshaft Main Bearings In Cylinder Block
    G07781643Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  124. Remove the crankshaft main bearings from the cylinder block.
  125. Inspect the cylinder block, lower cylinder block, pistons and connecting rods. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.