Section 951 (Engine - 6.8L (3V) -- F250-F550 Super Duty): Installation: Engine
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup, 2005 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2005 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SPECIAL TOOLS
| Modular Engine Lift Bracket 303-F047 (014-00073) or equivalent |
MATERIAL
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP (in Canada Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil CXO-5W20-LSP12) or equivalent | WSS-M2C930-A |
| Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (in California, Oregon and New Mexico VC-7-B, in Canada CVC-7-A) or equivalent (yellow color) | WSS-M97B51-A1 |
- Using a suitable floor crane, position the engine assembly into the vehicle.
- Install the 4 engine mount nuts.
- Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
- Remove the special tool.
- Install the clutch disc and pressure plate. For additional information, refer to CLUTCH .
- Install the lower 5 transmission-to-engine bolts.
- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
- Install 6 new torque converter-to-flexplate nuts.
- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
- Install the cylinder block opening cover.
- Install the flexplate inspection cover and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 34 Nm (25 lb-ft).
- Install the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM - GASOLINE ENGINES .
- Install the transmission filler tube. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT .
- Attach the wiring harness and retainer to the coolant tube support bracket and install the ground strap and the nut.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Position a new oil cooler and install the threaded shaft.
- Tighten to 58 Nm (43 lb-ft).
- Connect the coolant hoses to the oil cooler.
- Install a new oil filter.
- If equipped, connect the block heater electrical connector.
- Position the A/C compressor and install the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Position the starter electrical harness support bracket and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Position the ground strap and install the stud bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install the 4 exhaust manifold flange nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Connect the 2 heated exhaust gas oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connectors.
- Install the transmission cooler tube support bracket and the nut.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install the upper 2 transmission-to-engine bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Position the degas bottle support bracket and install the 3 nuts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Connect the heater hose at the rear of the engine.
- Connect the body wiring harness retainer to the degas bottle support bracket.
- Position the evaporative emissions (EVAP) canister purge valve and bracket assembly, and install the 3 nuts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Connect the electrical connector and the EVAP tube quick connect couplings to the EVAP canister purge valve.
- Connect the engine wiring harness retainer to the EVAP canister purge valve bracket.
- Connect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor wiring harness retainer to the starter motor wiring harness.
- Connect the generator wiring harness retainer to the RH cylinder head.
- Connect the A/C compressor and the A/C high pressure cut-off switch electrical connectors.
- Connect the generator wiring harness retainer to the RH cylinder head.
- Position the power steering pump and install the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Connect the 2 electrical connectors on the LH fender splash shield.
- Connect the degas bottle coolant hose.
- Position the accessory drive belt onto the engine.
- Install the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD .
- Install the radiator, fan shroud and engine cooling fan. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
- Install the degas bottle. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
- Install the powertrain control module (PCM). For additional information, refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS - GASOLINE ENGINES .
- Install the cowl vent grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
- Install the radiator grille support. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
- Install the A/C condenser core. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING .
- Install the hood.
- Fill the crankcase with clean engine oil.
All vehicles
CAUTION:
Only use hand tools when installing the RH engine mount nut or damage to the engine mount can occur.
NOTE:
Align the engine-to-transmission dowels before installing the engine mount bolt.
NOTE:
RH shown, LH similar.
Manual transmission vehicles
Automatic transmission vehicles
NOTE:
The upper 2 transmission-to-engine bolts will be installed later.
All vehicles
Automatic transmission vehicles
All vehicles