Section 2804 (Engine Mechanical - 6.2L (2V) - F250-F350 Super Duty): Removal: Engine

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup and 2012 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

SPECIAL TOOLS CHART

	Fan Clutch Nut Wrench 303-214 (T83T-6312-B)
	Fan Pulley Holding Wrench 303-478 (T94T-6312-AH)
	Lifting Bracket, Engine 303-F047 (014-00073) or equivalent
	Remover, Power Steering Pump Pulley 211-016 (T69L-10300-B)
	Support Brackets, Engine 303-1507 or equivalent

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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .

NOTE: Index-mark the hood hinge location to aid in hood installation.

Fig 1: Locating Hood Bolts

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Remove the 4 bolts and the hood.

NOTE: If the engine is repaired or replaced because of upper engine failure, typically including valve or piston damage, check the intake manifold for metal debris. If metal debris is found, install a new intake manifold. Failure to follow these instructions can result in engine damage.

Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Intake Manifold .
Remove the accessory drive belt.
Remove the cooling module. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING - GASOLINE ENGINES .

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Using the Fan Pulley Holding Wrench and the Fan Clutch Nut Wrench, remove the cooling fan.

Fig 2: Removing Cooling Fan
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Detach the generator wiring harness pin-type retainer and position aside.

Fig 3: Locating Generator Wiring Harness Pin-Type Retainer
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Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector and detach wiring harness retainer from A/C compressor stud bolt.

Fig 4: Locating A/C Compressor Electrical Connector And Wiring Harness Retainer
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Disconnect the PCM electrical connector and detach the wiring harness pin-type retainer.

Fig 5: Locating PCM Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector and detach the pin-type retainer from the battery case.

Fig 6: Locating Engine Harness Electrical Connector And Pin-Type Retainer
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Remove the bolt and the ground strap from the bulk head.

Fig 7: Locating Ground Strap And Bolt
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Detach the wiring harness pin-type retainer from the rear of the RH valve cover.

Fig 8: Locating Wiring Harness Pin-Type Retainer Of RH Valve Cover
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Remove the 3 bolts and the A/C compressor.

Fig 9: Locating A/C Compressor Bolts
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Remove the nut and the transmission cooler lines and starter motor wiring harness brackets.

Fig 10: Locating Transmission Cooler Lines, Starter Motor Wiring Harness Brackets And Nut
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Using the Power Steering Pump Pulley Removal, remove the power steering pump pulley.

Fig 11: Removing Power Steering Pump Pulley
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Remove the bolt and the power steering pump pressure line.

Fig 12: Locating Power Steering Pump Pressure Line And Bolt
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Remove the 3 bolts and position the power steering pump aside.

Fig 13: Locating Power Steering Pump Bolts
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Remove the clip and disconnect the lower radiator hose from the block.

Fig 14: Locating Lower Radiator Hose Clip
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Automatic transmission vehicles
Remove the transmission fluid indicator.

Fig 15: Locating Transmission Fluid Indicator
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Remove the 2 bolts and the transmission fluid level indicator tube. Discard the O-ring seal.

Fig 16: Locating Transmission Fluid Level Indicator Tube And Bolts
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Disconnect the 2 Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) and Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS) electrical connectors (one shown in illustration).

Fig 17: Locating Heated Oxygen Sensor And Catalyst Monitor Sensor Electrical Connectors
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All vehicles
Remove the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM - GASOLINE ENGINES .
Detach the starter motor wiring harness pin-type retainer from the oil pan.

Fig 18: Locating Starter Motor Wiring Harness Pin-Type Retainer
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Automatic transmission vehicles
Remove the 4 exhaust manifold flange nuts (2 shown in illustration).

Fig 19: Locating Exhaust Y-Pipe Flange Nuts
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NOTE: Failure to replace the transmission support insulator nuts may result in transmission support insulator damage. New transmission support insulator nuts will be installed during engine installation.

NOTE: If the transmission support insulator stud loosens when the transmission support insulator nut is removed, the stud must be discarded and a new stud installed.

Fig 20: Locating Transmission Support Insulator-To-Crossmember Nuts

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Loosen the 2 transmission support insulator-to-crossmember nuts.
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Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
- Install the drain plug and tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
Fig 21: Locating Drain Plug
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Remove and discard the engine oil filter.

Fig 22: Locating Engine Oil Filter
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Disconnect the 2 oil cooler coolant hoses.

Fig 23: Locating Oil Cooler Coolant Hoses With Clamps
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NOTE: If metal foreign material is present in the oil cooler, mechanical concerns exist. To diagnose mechanical concerns, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION . If the mechanical concern is not diagnosed and repaired, engine failure may occur.

Fig 24: Locating Engine Oil Cooler And Bolt

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Loosen the bolt and remove and inspect the engine oil cooler.
Automatic transmission vehicles
Remove the 2 bolts and the flexplate inspection cover.

Fig 25: Locating Flexplate Inspection Cover And Bolts
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Remove the cylinder block opening cover.

Fig 26: Locating Cylinder Block Opening Cover
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Remove the 4 torque converter-to-flexplate nuts.
- Discard the nuts.
Fig 27: Locating Torque Converter-To-Flexplate Nut
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NOTE: The torque converter must be installed in it's original orientation to the flexplate or engine damage may occur.

Fig 28: Locating Sloted Holes And Index Mark On Torque Converter Stud

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Rotate the flexplate so that the 2 sloted holes are shown in illustration at the 6 o'clock position and index mark the torque converter stud to the flexplate to maintain alignment during installation.

NOTE: The upper 2 transmission-to-engine bolts will be removed later.

Fig 29: Locating Lower Transmission-To-Engine Bolts

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Remove the lower 5 transmission-to-engine bolts.
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NOTE: The engine support insulator through bolt must be discarded and a new bolt installed, or damage to the vehicle or engine support insulator may occur.

NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the engine support insulator through bolt or damage to the engine support insulator may occur.

Fig 30: Locating LH Engine Support Insulator Through Bolt

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Remove and discard the LH engine support insulator through bolt.

NOTE: The engine support insulator through bolt must be discarded and a new bolt installed, or damage to the vehicle or engine support insulator may occur.

NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the engine support insulator through bolt or damage to the engine support insulator may occur.

Fig 31: Locating RH Engine Support Insulator Through Bolt

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Remove and discard the RH engine support insulator through bolt.
Automatic transmission vehicles
Remove the upper 2 transmission-to-engine bolts.

Fig 32: Locating Upper Transmission-To-Engine Bolts
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All vehicles
Install the Engine Lifting Brackets.

Fig 33: Installing Engine Lifting Brackets
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Using a floor crane, remove the engine assembly from the vehicle.