Engine Mount - RH, 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 - RH, Body On .
All vehicles
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
- Remove the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM - DIESEL ENGINE article.
- Remove the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL article.
- Remove the secondary generator. For additional information, refer toGENERATOR AND REGULATOR article.
- Remove the brake vacuum pump. For additional information, refer to POWER BRAKE ACTUATION 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.
- Disconnect the MAF sensor and filter minder electrical connectors. Disconnect the retaining clip and position the wiring aside.
- Loosen the clamp and remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly.
- 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 Lifting Crane with a commercially available load leveler and attach the chains to the front of the engine.
- Loosen the center bolt for the RH engine mount.
- Remove and discard the 2 studs for the RH engine mount.
- 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 and discard the center bolt for the RH engine mount.
- Position the RH engine mount forward until the 2 rear bolts for the RH engine mount bracket are accessible. Remove and discard the 2 rear bolts.
- Position the RH engine mount rearward until the 2 front bolts for the RH engine mount bracket are accessible. Remove and discard the 2 front bolts. Position the RH engine mount bracket to the rear of the engine. Remove the RH engine mount and the RH engine mount bracket.
Vehicles with A/C
Vehicles with dual generator
Vehicles with brake vacuum pump (belt driven)
All vehicles
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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.
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The Air Cleaner (ACL) is most easily removed by lifting under the ACL outlet pipe end to tilt it upward and separate it from the ACL outlet pipe, then pulling the ACL up and away from the ACL intake pipe.
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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 Lifting 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 RH 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.
NOTE:
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.