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Sable & Taurus: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  3. Remove the LH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER .
  4. Remove the RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER .
  5. Remove the power steering pump. .
  6. Remove the retaining nut and position the power steering pressure line and muffler out of the way.
    Fig 1: Removing Retaining Nut And Positioning Power Steering Pressure Line And Muffler
    G01592692Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the upper retaining bolts from the generator.
    Fig 2: Removing Upper Retaining Bolts From Generator
    G03955612Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the bolts, nuts and the engine-to-transaxle bracket.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolts, Nuts And Engine-To-Transaxle Bracket
    G01592695Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the torque converter inspection cover.
    Fig 4: Removing Torque Converter Inspection Cover
    G01592696Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the front pin-type retainers and position the front rocker panel moulding aside.
    Fig 5: Removing Front Pin-Type Retainers And Positioning Front Rocker Panel Moulding Aside
    G01592697Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the rear portion of the front fender splash shield.
    • Remove the screws and the pin-type retainers.
    Fig 6: Removing Rear Portion Of Front Fender Splash Shield
    G01592698Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the two screws and the alternator splash shield.
    Fig 7: Removing Screws And Alternator Splash Shield
    G01592699Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the Flywheel Holding Tool.
    Fig 8: Installing Flywheel Holding Tool
    G01592700Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    14. NOTE: The pulley bolt has a reverse thread.
    Fig 9: Removing Crankshaft Damper Pulley
    G01592701Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the crankshaft damper pulley.
  15. Remove the crankshaft damper bolt and washer.
    Fig 10: Removing Crankshaft Damper Bolt And Washer
    G01592702Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft damper.
    Fig 11: Removing Crankshaft Damper
    G01592703Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the Flywheel Holding Tool.
    Fig 12: Removing Flywheel Holding Tool
    G01592704Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector. Remove the bolt and the CKP sensor.
    Fig 13: Removing Bolt And CKP Sensor
    G01592705Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the alternator bolt and remove the alternator.
    Fig 14: Removing Alternator Bolt And Removing Alternator
    G01592706Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Disconnect the alternator electrical connectors. Remove the nut and the B+ wire terminal. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
  21. Lower the vehicle.
  22. Remove the bolts and the A/C compressor to front cover bracket.
    Fig 15: Removing Bolts And A/C Compressor To Front Cover Bracket
    G01592707Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector. Remove the bolt and remove the CMP sensor.
    Fig 16: Removing Bolt And Removing CMP Sensor
    G01592708Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the tie strap from the power steering hose.
    Fig 17: Removing Tie Strap From Power Steering Hose
    G01592709Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the retaining nut and position the A/C low pressure hose out of the way.
    Fig 18: Removing Retaining Nut And Positioning A/C Low Pressure Hose
    G01592710Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the bolts and position the A/C high pressure hose on top of the belt tensioner.
    Fig 19: Removing Bolts And Positioning A/C High Pressure Hose On Top Of Belt Tensioner
    G01592711Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove the bolt and remove the belt tensioner.
    Fig 20: Removing Bolt And Belt Tensioner
    G01592712Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Disconnect the engine cooling fan electrical connector and unclip the wiring harness.
    Fig 21: Disconnecting Engine Cooling Fan Electrical Connector
    G01592713Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Remove the bolt and the engine cooling fan.
    Fig 22: Removing Bolt And Engine Cooling Fan
    G01592714Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Install the special tools to support the engine.
    Fig 23: Installing Special Tools To Support Engine
    G01592715Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Remove the two upper A/C compressor bolts.
    Fig 24: Removing Upper A/C Compressor Bolts
    G01592716Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Raise the vehicle.
  33. Remove the two lower A/C compressor bolts and position the A/C compressor aside.
    Fig 25: Removing Lower A/C Compressor Bolts And Positioning A/C Compressor Aside
    G01592717Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Remove the bolts from the A/C bracket.
    Fig 26: Removing Bolts From A/C Bracket
    G01592718Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Remove the two oil pan front cover bolts.
    Fig 27: Removing Oil Pan Front Cover Bolts
    G01592719Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Lower the vehicle.
  37. Raise the engine away from the A/C bracket using the engine support tool.
    Fig 28: Raising Engine Away From A/C Bracket
    G01592720Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Remove the bolts, studs and the engine front cover.
    Fig 29: Removing Bolts, Studs And Engine Front Cover
    G01592721Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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