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WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Pickup, 2007 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2007 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2007 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
Disconnect the LH and RH battery ground cables. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.

Remove the cooling fan stator. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
Remove the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING article.

Fig 1: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Clamps

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NOTE: Charge air cooler (CAC) side shown, engine side similar.

Loosen the clamps and remove the CAC ducts.

Fig 2: Locating Oil Pan Drain Plug

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Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.

Fig 3: Exhaust Pipe Retaining Nuts

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Loosen the exhaust pipe retaining nuts.

Fig 4: Locating Engine Mount Retaining Nuts

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NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Remove the engine mount retaining nuts.

Fig 1: Locating Generator Bolts

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Remove the 3 bolts and position the generator back.

Fig 2: Locating Hood Lift Assembly

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Support the hood and disconnect the hood lift assemblies.

Fig 3: 2 Lifting Eyes On Right Cylinder Head

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Install 2 lifting eyes on the RH cylinder head.

Fig 4: Fuel Tube Bracket Bolt

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Remove the retaining bolt for the fuel tubes.

Fig 5: Identifying Clamp And Heater Hose

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Disconnect the heater hose from the front cover and position aside.

Fig 6: Lifting Eye On Left Cylinder Head

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Install one lifting eye on the LH cylinder head.

Fig 7: Special Tool

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CAUTION: Do not use the special tool to raise the engine. Damage to the special tool or vehicle may occur.

NOTE: The ball studs may have to be removed.

NOTE: This procedure requires a second bolt hook assembly. The tools are available through Rotunda tools with the following numbers: bolt hook 303-F070-6, handle 303-F070-8, bracket 303-F070-7 and washer 303-F070-12004.

Install the special tool.

NOTE: The engine must be raised evenly.

Using a lifting crane, raise the engine until the turbocharger is almost touching the cowl. Secure the engine with the special tool.

Fig 8: Transmission Cooler Tube Bracket Nut

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Remove the transmission cooler tube bracket.

Fig 9: Oil Pan Bolts

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NOTE: The oil pan bolts must be reinstalled in their original positions. Mark the location of the longer bolts to aid in installation.

Remove the bolts and position back the oil pan until the oil pickup tube bolts are accessible.

Fig 10: Locating Oil Pickup Tube Bolts

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Remove the 2 bolts and position the oil pickup tube into the oil pan. Remove the oil pan.

Fig 11: Oil Pan Gasket

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Remove the press-in-place gasket and discard.
- Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.

Fig 12: Locating Oil Pickup Tube O-Ring Seal

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Remove and discard the oil pickup tube O-ring seal.