Section 59 (Engine - 6.8L (3V) -- F250-F550 Super Duty): Removal: Engine: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup, 2005 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2005 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2005 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 .
- Remove the hood.
- Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD .
- Remove the radiator grille support. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
- Remove the A/C condenser core. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING .
- Remove the cowl vent grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
- Remove the radiator, fan shroud and engine cooling fan. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
- Remove the degas bottle. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
- Remove the powertrain control module (PCM). For additional information, refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS - GASOLINE ENGINES .
- Remove the accessory drive belt from the engine.
- Disconnect the degas bottle coolant hose.
- Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors on the LH fender splash shield.
- If equipped, disconnect the block heater electrical connector.
- Remove the 3 bolts and position the power steering pump aside.
- Disconnect the generator wiring harness retainer from the RH cylinder head.
- Disconnect the A/C compressor and the A/C high pressure cut-off switch electrical connectors.
- Disconnect the generator wiring harness retainer from the RH cylinder head and position the harness aside.
- Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor wiring harness retainer from the starter motor wiring harness.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness retainer from the evaporative emissions (EVAP) canister purge valve bracket.
- Disconnect EVAP tube quick connect couplings and the electrical connector from EVAP canister purge valve. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
- Remove the 3 nuts and remove EVAP canister purge valve and bracket assembly.
- Disconnect the heater hose at the rear of the engine.
- Disconnect the body wiring harness retainer from the degas bottle support bracket.
- Remove the 3 nuts and the degas bottle support bracket.
- Drain the engine oil.
- Remove the 4 exhaust manifold-to-catalytic converter nuts.
- Disconnect the 2 heated exhaust gas oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connectors.
- Remove the nut and the ground cable and disconnect the wiring harness and retainer from the bracket.
- Remove the clutch disc and pressure plate. For additional information, refer to CLUTCH .
- Remove and discard the oil filter.
- Disconnect the coolant hoses from the oil cooler.
- Loosen the threaded shaft and remove the oil cooler.
- Discard the oil cooler.
- Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM - GASOLINE ENGINES .
- Remove the transmission filler tube. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT .
- Remove the bolts and position the transmission oil cooler lines and bracket aside.
- Remove the stud bolt and position the ground strap aside.
- Remove the nut and position the starter electrical harness support bracket aside.
- Remove the 3 bolts and position the A/C compressor aside.
- Remove the 2 bolts and the flexplate inspection cover.
- Remove the access plug.
- Remove the 6 torque converter-to-flexplate nuts.
- Discard the nuts.
- Remove the 5 lower transmission-to-engine bolts.
- Remove the upper 2 transmission-to-engine bolts.
- Install the special tool and support the engine with a suitable floor crane.
- Remove the 4 engine mount nuts.
- Support the transmission with a jack.
- Using a suitable floor crane, remove the engine assembly from the vehicle.
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CAUTION:
Only use hand tools when removing the engine mount nut or damage to the engine mount can occur.
NOTE:
RH shown, LH similar.
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