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Engine - Automatic Transaxle

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SPECIAL TOOL DESCRIPTION

G03898823
 Heavy Duty Floor Crane 014-00071 or equivalent
G03898617
 Spreader Bar 303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) or equivalent
G03897842
 Powertrain Lift 014-00765
G03899013
 Universal Adapter Brackets 014-0001
Lifting Bracket Set, Engine 303-D095 (D94L-6001-A) or equivalent
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
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
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

    All vehicles 

  1. Using the engine crane and spreader bar, position the engine and transaxle together. Install the 6 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  2. Install new torque converter nuts.
    • Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
      Fig 1: Installing Torque Converter Nuts
      G03897896Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the starter motor isolator.
    Fig 2: Identifying Starter Motor Isolator
    G03897895Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Using the engine crane and spreader bar, position the engine and transaxle onto the lift table.
  5. Using the special tools, secure the engine to the lift table.
    Fig 3: Identifying Engine Lift Table
    G03897890Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Raise the engine and transaxle into the vehicle.
  7. Install the bolt in the LH transaxle mount.
    • Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
      Fig 4: Installing Bolt In LH Transaxle Mount
      G03897894Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the bolt in the rear transaxle mount.
    • Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
      Fig 5: Installing Bolt In Rear Transaxle Mount
      G03897893Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the engine mount bracket.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
      Fig 6: Installing Engine Mount Bracket
      G03897892Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the engine mount bracket bolt.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
      Fig 7: Installing Engine Mount Bracket Bolt
      G03897891Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the 2 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
      Fig 8: Installing Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts
      G03897889Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the 2 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
      Fig 9: Installing Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts
      G03897888Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the engine support crossmember and nut.
    • Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
      Fig 10: Identifying Cross Brace And Rear Nut
      G03897887Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the 2 bolts for the engine support crossmember and the front roll restrictor bolt.
    • Tighten the engine support crossmember bolts to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
    • Tighten the front roll restrictor bolt to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
      Fig 11: Identifying Front Roll Restrictor Bolt And Bolts For Engine Support Crossmember
      G04619986Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    15. NOTE: The bolt under the power steering pressure tube will remain with the power steering pump.
  15. Position the power steering pump and install the bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
      Fig 12: Identifying Power Steering Pump Bolts
      G03897742Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Connect the power steering pressure (PSP) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 13: Connecting Power Steering Pressure Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03897884Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the A/C compressor and connect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
    • Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
      Fig 14: Installing A/C Compressor And Connect A/C Compressor Electrical Connector
      G03897883Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Connect the lower radiator hose to the radiator.
    Fig 15: Locating Lower Radiator Hose At Radiator
    G03897882Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the 2 power steering pump bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
      Fig 16: Identifying Power Steering Pump Bolts
      G03897741Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the ground wire and bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 17: Installing Ground Wire And Bolt
      G03897880Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Connect the powertrain control module (PCM) electrical connectors. Position the harness and install the nut.
    • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
      Fig 18: Connecting Powertrain Control Module Electrical Connectors
      G03897879Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Attach the electrical connector retainers.
    Fig 19: Attaching Electrical Connector Retainers
    G03897878Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Connect the fuel supply tube.
    Fig 20: Locating Fuel Supply Tube
    G03897877Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Connect the vacuum reservoir tube.
    Fig 21: Connecting Vacuum Reservoir Tube
    G03897876Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Connect the fuel vapor return tube and retainer.
    Fig 22: Connecting Fuel Vapor Return Tube And Retainer
    G03897875Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Connect the vacuum supply tube.
    Fig 23: Connecting Vacuum Supply Tube
    G03897874Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Install the power steering tube, bracket and nut.
    • Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
      Fig 24: Installing Power Steering Tube, Bracket And Nut
      G03897873Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Position the accelerator control cable and bracket and install the nut.
    • Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
      Fig 25: Installing Accelerator Control Cable Bracket Nut
      G03897871Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Install the accelerator control cable and bracket and nut.
    • Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
      Fig 26: Installing Accelerator Control Cable Bracket Nut
      G03897872Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Install the accelerator cable and speed control cable (if equipped).
    1. Connect the accelerator and speed control cable (if equipped) to the throttle body.
    2. Install the accelerator cable bracket and bolts.
      • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
        Fig 27: Installing Accelerator Cable Bracket And Bolts
        G03897870Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Install the accelerator cable snow shield and retainers.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 28: Installing Accelerator Cable Snow Shield And Retainers
      G03897869Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Connect the heater hoses to the heater core.
    Fig 29: Locating Heater Hoses At Heater Core
    G03897868Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Attach the heater hose support strap to the stud.
    Fig 30: Locating Heater Hose Support Strap Stud
    G03897867Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Position the coolant vent hose and install the coolant vent hose brackets and nuts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 31: Installing Coolant Vent Hose Brackets And Nuts
      G03897866Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Connect the upper radiator and coolant vent hoses.
    Fig 32: Connecting Upper Radiator And Coolant Vent Hoses
    G03897865Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. If equipped, route the block heater wiring harness and attach all retainers. Connect the block heater electrical connector.
    Fig 33: Locating Block Heater Electrical Connector
    G03897864Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Attach the transaxle control harness to the retaining clip.
    Fig 34: Attaching Transaxle Control Harness To Retaining Clip
    G03897863Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Install the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor and bolt.
    • Tighten to 13 Nm (10 lb-ft).
      Fig 35: Installing Output Shaft Speed Sensor And Bolt
      G03897862Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Install the fluid cooler tube.
    1. Connect the OSS sensor.
    2. Connect the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor (white connector).
    3. Position the bracket and install the bolt.
      • Tighten 13 Nm (10 lb-ft).
    4. Position the fluid cooler tube.
      • Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
        Fig 36: Positioning Fluid Cooler Tube
        G03897861Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Connect the rear transmission fluid cooler tube.
    Fig 37: Connecting Rear Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube
    G03897860Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Connect the front transmission fluid cooler tube.
    • Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
      Fig 38: Connecting Front Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube
      G03897859Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. Attach the transaxle control harness to the brackets.
    Fig 39: Attaching Transaxle Control Harness To Brackets
    G03897858Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  43. Connect the transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 40: Connecting Transmission Range Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03897857Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  44. Install the transaxle control cable, bracket and bolts.
    • Tighten to 19 Nm (14 lb-ft).
    • Attach the wiring harness pin-type retainers.
      Fig 41: Installing Transaxle Control Cable, Bracket And Bolts
      G03897856Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  45. Connect the shift cable to the transaxle manual lever.
    Fig 42: Identifying Shift Cable End At Manual Lever
    G03897855Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  46. Connect the transaxle electrical connector.
    Fig 43: Connecting Transaxle Electrical Connector
    G03897854Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  47. Attach the wiring harness retainers to the battery tray bracket.
    Fig 44: Attaching Wiring Harness Retainers To Battery Tray Bracket
    G03897853Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  48. Connect the 42-pin electrical connector and tighten the bolt. Install the ground strap and bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 45: Connecting 42-Pin Electrical Connector
      G03897852Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  49. Connect the electrical connector to the power distribution box.
    Fig 46: Connecting Electrical Connector To Power Distribution Box
    G03897851Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  50. Connect the cables and install the nuts.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
      Fig 47: Connecting Cables And Install Nuts
      G03897850Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  51. Install the power distribution box cover.
    Fig 48: Installing Power Distribution Box Cover
    G03897849Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  52. If equipped, install the ground eyelet and bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 49: Installing Ground Eyelet And Bolt
      G03897848Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    53. 4x2 vehicles 

  53. Install the front drive intermediate halfshaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .
  54. Install the lateral support crossmember and bolts.
    • Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
      Fig 50: Identifying Lateral Support Crossmember And Bolts
      G03897847Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    55. 4x4 vehicles 

  55. Install the transfer case. For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE-POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU) .

    56. All vehicles 

  56. Install the LH front drive halfshaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .
  57. Install the generator shield and the nut and the pin-type retainer and attach the wire retainers.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
      Fig 51: Installing Generator Shield
      G03897846Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  58. Install the lower air duct and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).
      Fig 52: Installing Lower Air Duct
      G03897845Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  59. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE - 2.3L .
  60. Connect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) and the catalyst monitor sensor electrical connectors.
    Fig 53: Connecting Heated Oxygen Sensor And Catalyst Monitor Sensor Electrical Connectors
    G03897844Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  61. Install the exhaust flexible pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
  62. Install the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM .
  63. Install the battery tray and battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  64. Install the engine air cleaner and air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 2.3L .
  65. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
  66. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
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