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Section 2256 (Engine - 3.0L (4V)): Removal: Engine: Removal

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NOTE: For additional information, refer to the exploded views under the engine assembly procedure.

All vehicles 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
  3. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
  4. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe and air cleaner. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 3.0L (4V) article.
  5. Disconnect the power steering pressure (PSP) switch electrical connector.
    • Remove the nut and detach the ground wire and PSP hose bracket.
    6. Fig 1: Locating Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Switch Electrical Connector
    GF0024262Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the lower radiator air deflectors.
    7. Fig 2: Splash Shields
    GF0024263Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the exhaust system flexpipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM article.
  8. Remove the generator. For additional information, refer to GENERATOR AND REGULATOR article.
  9. Remove the accessory drive belt from the remaining pulleys and the engine.
  10. Remove the LH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS article.
  11. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
  12. Drain the engine oil and install the drain plug.
    • Tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).

    13. All wheel drive (AWD) vehicles 

    CAUTION: Do not reuse the CV joint bolts and washers. Install new bolts and washers or damage to the vehicle may occur.
  13. Remove and discard the 6 front driveshaft-to-power take off bolts and washers.
    14. Fig 3: Locating Driveshaft-To-Power Take Off Bolts & Washers
    GF0024264Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse the bolts and straps for the center U-joint. Install new bolts and straps or damage to the vehicle may occur.
    NOTE: There is a difference in the length of the head of the replacement yoke strap bolts from the production bolts. The longer head pinion bolts can be used in either location.
  14. Remove the front driveshaft.
    1. Index-mark the front driveshaft to the center bearing.
    2. Remove and discard the bolts and straps.
    15. Fig 4: Locating Straps & Bolts
    GF0024265Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  15. Disconnect the A/C clutch electrical connector.
    16. Fig 5: Locating A/C Clutch Field Coil Electrical Connector
    GF0024266Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the bolts and position the A/C compressor aside.
    17. Fig 6: Locating A/C Compressor & Bolts
    GF0024267Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the nut and the power steering pump pulley.
    18. Fig 7: Locating Power Steering Pump Pulley & Nut
    GF0024268Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The bolt positioned behind the power steering pressure (PSP) tube will remain in the pump housing.
  18. Remove the power steering pump bolts and position the pump aside.
    19. Fig 8: Locating Power Steering Pump Bolts
    GF0024269Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the 4 bolts and the lateral support crossmember.
    20. Fig 9: Identifying Lateral Support Crossmember And Bolts
    G03897847Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the front roll restrictor bolt and the 2 bolts for the engine support crossmember.
    21. Fig 10: Identifying Front Roll Restrictor Bolt & Bolts For Engine Support Crossmember
    G04619986Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the rear nut and the engine support crossmember.
    • Discard the nut.
    22. Fig 11: Identifying Cross Brace And Rear Nut
    G03897887Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Disconnect the 2 transmission cooler tubes.
    23. Fig 12: Locating Transmission Cooler Tubes
    GF0024270Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube fitting from the converter.
    24. Fig 13: Locating EGR Tube-To-RH Catalytic Converter Fitting
    GF0024271Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the bolts and the accelerator cable snow shield.
    25. Fig 14: Locating Accelerator Cable Snow Shield Bolts
    GF0024272Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Disconnect the accelerator cable and the speed control actuator cable and remove the cable bracket bolts.
    26. Fig 15: Accelerator Cable, Speed Control Actuator Cable & Cable Bracket Bolts
    GF0024273Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the bolt and position the cables and brackets aside.
    27. Fig 16: Cable Bracket
    GF0024274Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Disconnect the hoses.
    28. Fig 17: Locating Hoses
    GF0024275Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Disconnect the heater hoses and the throttle body coolant hose.
    29. Fig 18: Locating Heater Hoses & Throttle Body Coolant Hose
    GF0024276Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Disconnect the fuel supply tube quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
  30. Detach the wiring harness pin-type retainer from the gearshift cable bracket.
    31. Fig 19: Locating Pin-Type Retainer
    GF0024277Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Disconnect the gearshift cable from the transaxle.
    32. Fig 20: Locating Shift Cable End At Manual Lever
    G03897855Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Remove the bolts and position the gearshift cable and bracket aside.
    33. Fig 21: Locating Gearshift Cable Bracket Bolts
    GF0024278Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Disconnect the differential pressure feedback EGR sensor electrical connector and detach the pin-type retainer.
    34. Fig 22: Locating EGR Sensor Electrical Connector
    GF0024279Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Disconnect the EGR tube fitting and remove the EGR tube and the differential pressure feedback EGR sensor as an assembly.
    35. Fig 23: Locating Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Tube
    GF0024280Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Disconnect the evaporative emissions canister purge valve vacuum tube from the intake manifold.
    • Detach the vacuum tube retainer from the transmission fill tube.
    36. Fig 24: Locating Vacuum Tube Retainer
    GF0024281Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum tube and the vacuum reservoir tube.
    37. Fig 25: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Tube & Vacuum Reservoir Tube
    GF0024282Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Disconnect the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor vacuum tube and electrical connector.
    38. Fig 26: Locating Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor Vacuum Tube & Electrical Connector
    GF0024283Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Disconnect the powertrain control module (PCM) electrical connectors and remove the nut.
    • Position the wiring aside.
    39. Fig 27: Locating Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Electrical Connectors
    G03897879Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Remove the bolt and detach the ground wire.
    40. Fig 28: Locating Ground Wire & Bolt
    G03897880Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Remove the power distribution box cover.
    41. Fig 29: Locating Power Distribution Box Cover
    G03897849Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Remove the nuts and disconnect the cables.
    42. Fig 30: Locating Cables & Nuts
    G03897850Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. Disconnect the electrical connector from the power distribution box.
    43. Fig 31: Power Distribution Box Electrical Connector
    GF0024113Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  43. Remove the bolts and disconnect the ground strap and the electrical connector.
    44. Fig 32: Locating Ground Strap & Electrical Connector
    G03897852Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  44. Detach the wiring harness retainers from the battery tray bracket and position the wiring harness aside.
    45. Fig 33: Wiring Harness Retainers
    GF0024114Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  45. If equipped, disconnect the engine block heater electrical connector.
    46. Fig 34: Locating Engine Block Heater Electrical Connector
    GF0024284Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  46. Detach the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) wiring retainer from the radiator center support.
    47. Fig 35: Locating Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Wiring Retainer
    GF0024285Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  47. Disconnect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector and remove the bolt and the OSS sensor.
    48. Fig 36: Locating Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor Electrical Connector
    GF0024286Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  48. Remove the torque converter inspection cover.
    49. Fig 37: Locating Torque Converter Inspection Cover
    GF0024287Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  49. Remove the 4 torque converter nuts.
    50. Fig 38: Locating Torque Converter Nuts
    GF0024288Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  50. Remove the 2 oil pan-to-transaxle bolts.
    51. Fig 39: Locating Oil Pan-To-Transaxle Bolts
    GF0024289Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not allow the engine oil pan to rest on the powertrain lift.
  51. Using the special tools, secure the engine and transaxle to the powertrain lift.
    52. Fig 40: Securing Engine & Transaxle To Powertrain Lift Using Special Tool (014-0001)
    GF0024290Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The next 5 steps must be carried out with the vehicle raised and the universal powertrain lift in position.
  52. Remove the RH transaxle support insulator bolt.
    53. Fig 41: Locating RH Transaxle Support Insulator Bolt
    GF0024291Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  53. Remove the bolt, nuts and the RH transaxle support insulator.
    54. Fig 42: Locating Transaxle Support Insulator Bolt & Nuts
    GF0024292Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  54. Remove the rear transaxle support bolt.
    55. Fig 43: Locating Transaxle Mount Bolt
    G03897894Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  55. Remove the front engine support bolts and nut.
    56. Fig 44: Locating Front Engine Support Bolts & Nut
    GF0024293Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  56. Remove the powertrain from the vehicle.
  57. Disconnect the heated oxygen and catalyst monitor sensor electrical connectors and detach the pin-type retainers from the transaxle support bracket.
    58. Fig 45: Locating Heated Oxygen & Catalyst Monitor Sensor Electrical Connectors
    GF0024294Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  58. Disconnect the transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
    59. Fig 46: Locating Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Electrical Connector
    GF0024295Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  59. Disconnect the transaxle wiring harness electronic control switch electrical connector.
    60. Fig 47: Locating Transaxle Wiring Harness Electronic Control Switch Electrical Connector
    GF0024296Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  60. Detach the transaxle control harness from the brackets.
    61. Fig 48: Locating Transaxle Control Harness
    GF0024117Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  61. Disconnect the turbine speed sensor (TSS) electrical connector.
    62. Fig 49: Locating Turbine Speed Sensor (TSS) Electrical Connector
    GF0024297Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    AWD vehicles 

  62. Remove the RH exhaust manifold nuts and the manifold.
    • Discard the nuts and gasket.
    63. Fig 50: Locating Nuts & Gasket
    GF0024298Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  63. Remove and discard the 6 RH exhaust manifold studs.
    64. Fig 51: Locating Exhaust Manifold Studs
    G03898429Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  64. Remove the bolts and the halfshaft support bracket.
    65. Fig 52: Locating Half Shaft Support Bracket & Bolts
    GF0024299Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  65. Remove the bolt, detach the pin-type retainer and position the power take off vent tube aside.
    66. Fig 53: Locating Pin-Type Retainer & Bolt
    GF0024300Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  66. Remove the 7 remaining transaxle-to-engine bolts.
    67. Fig 54: Locating Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts
    GF0024301Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Once the engine is supported by the engine crane, remove the engine-to-lift table support brackets.
  67. Using the special tools, remove the engine from the universal powertrain lift.
    68. Fig 55: Removing Engine From Universal Powertrain Lift
    GF0024302Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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