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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
  3. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING article.
  4. Remove the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM article.
  5. Remove the oil pan. For additional information, refer to Oil Pan  in this article.
  6. Remove the bolts and position the fan shroud on the cooling fan.
  7. Remove the oil level indicator.
  8. Remove the LH engine support insulator nuts.
  9. Remove the A/C compressor and power steering bolt and use it to install the special tool.
    Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (303-050) & Bolt
    GF0009361Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Tighten to 42 Nm (31 lb-ft).
  10. Remove the RH engine support insulator nuts.
  11. Remove the heater tube assembly front bolt and use it to install the special tool.
    Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (303-050)
    GF0009362Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
  12. Install the special tools and raise the engine 25 mm (1 in).
    Fig 3: Identifying Special Tools (303-290-01, 303-290A-03A, 303-290A)
    GF0009363Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the bolt and position the transmission cooler tube bracket aside.
  14. Remove the nut and position the A/C tube bracket aside.


  1. Remove the bolt and the oil pump screen and pickup tube.
  2. Remove the 2 transmission-to-cylinder block cradle bolts.
    3. NOTE: Note the location of the 2 Torx® head bolts at the rear of the cylinder block cradle.
  3. Remove the cylinder block cradle rear bolts.
  4. Remove the 20 bolts and 2 nuts along the outside of the cylinder block cradle.
    5. NOTE: Note the location of the 2 silver-colored bolts that have washer seals. They must be installed in the same position with new washer seals.
  5. Remove the 8 cylinder block cradle inner bolts and the 2 washer seals.
    • Discard the washer seals.
  6. Remove the cylinder block cradle and the gasket.
    • Discard the gasket.
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