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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
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. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  3. Remove the engine air cleaner and air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 2.3L .
  4. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  5. Drain the engine oil.
  6. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  7. Remove the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM .
  8. Remove the exhaust flexible pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
  9. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) and the catalyst monitor sensor electrical connectors.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Heated Oxygen Sensor And Catalyst Monitor Sensor Electrical Connectors
    G03897844Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the accessory drive belt tensioner. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE - 2.3L .
  11. Remove the bolt and press the locking tab to release the lower air duct from the upper air duct.
    Fig 2: Removing Lower Air Duct From Upper Air Duct
    G03897845Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Detach the wire retainers from the generator shield and remove the nut and pin-type retainer and remove the generator shield.
    Fig 3: Removing Generator Shield
    G03897846Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the LH front drive halfshafts. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .

    14. 4x4 vehicles 

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

    15. 4x2 vehicles 

  15. Remove the bolts and the lateral support crossmember.
    Fig 4: Identifying Lateral Support Crossmember And Bolts
    G03897847Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the front drive intermediate halfshaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .

    17. All vehicles 

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