Engine Mount - LH, Partial Body Lift: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford Pickup, 2008 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2008 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Position a suitable protective material in front of the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) or damage to the CAC may occur.
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It is recommended that this component be serviced with the vehicle body partially lifted. If the vehicle body cannot be partially lifted, refer to Engine Mount - LH, Body On .
All vehicles
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
- Disconnect the windshield washer hose.
- Disconnect the underhood light electrical connector and pin-type retainers. Position the wiring aside.
- With the help of an assistant, disconnect the hood lift rods. Remove the 4 bolts and the hood.
- Disconnect the parking brake cable at the cable-to-cable union. For additional information, refer to PARKING BRAKE AND ACTUATION article.
- Remove the parking brake cable from the frame bracket.
- Remove the 2 exhaust downpipe bolts.
- Remove and discard the 4 RH engine mount retaining nuts.
- Remove and discard the 3 LH engine mount retaining nuts.
- Remove and discard the 2 transmission mount retaining nuts.
- Remove the retaining nut for the transmission cooler tubes. Disconnect the transmission cooler tubes from the stud.
- Remove the bolt and position aside the ground strap.
- Disconnect the retaining clip for the transmission cooler tubes at the frame.
- If equipped, remove the 18 bolts and the running boards.
- Remove and discard the body bolts.
- Disconnect the retaining clip for the power steering cooler tube at the frame.
- Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING article.
- Remove the upper cooling fan shroud. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
- Remove the secondary generator. For additional information, refer to GENERATOR AND REGULATOR article.
- Remove the brake vacuum pump. For additional information, refer to POWER BRAKE ACTUATION article.
- Disconnect the brake tubes from the retaining clip.
- Remove the 2 retaining nuts. Position the bracket and master cylinder aside.
- Remove and discard the bolt. Disconnect the steering shaft.
- Position the fender covers between the cab and the body.
- Chock the tires.
- Position the hoist to the body. Using the Universal Cab Hold-Down Straps, secure the body to the hoist.
- Install the Engine Lifting Bracket on the Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) bracket.
- Position the Heavy Duty Floor Crane with a commercially available load leveler and attach the chains to the front of the engine.
- With the help of an assistant, lift the engine and raise the body 101.6 mm (4 in) at the same time. Check the clearance between the cab mount and the body.
- Support the engine with jackstands or other suitable support devices.
- Remove the retaining nut from the oil level indicator and tube.
- Remove the bolt. Remove the oil level indicator and tube and position aside.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
- Disconnect the fuel hoses at the engine.
- Plug or cap the openings.
- Remove and discard the center bolt for the LH engine mount.
- Remove and discard the 4 bolts and the LH engine mount bracket and mount.
- Rotate the LH engine mount bracket to the front and then remove the LH engine mount. Remove the LH engine mount bracket.
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Mark the location of the hinges prior to removing the hood.
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RH side shown, LH side similar.
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Use hand tools only to remove the body bolts. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the cage nut.
Vehicles with dual generators
Vehicles with brake vacuum pump (belt driven)
All vehicles
WARNING:
Securely strap the cab to the lift using an appropriate tool. If the cab is not correctly secured, it could shift or fall. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
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Use a Heavy Duty Floor Crane and load leveler rated at a minimum of 907 kg (2,000 lb) or damage to the vehicle may occur.
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If the engine or body is raised too quickly, you will not get the lift required to remove the LH engine mount. Check the height several times while lifting.
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The engine mount bracket bolts must be discarded and new bolts installed, or damage to the vehicle may occur. They are a torque-to-yield design and cannot be reused.