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Engine - Manual Transaxle

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Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0000536
Heavy Duty Floor Crane 014-00071 or equivalent
GF0000267
Spreader Bar 303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) or equivalent
GF0017081
Powertrain Lift 014-00765
GF0024108
Universal Adapter Brackets 014-0001
Lifting Bracket Set, Engine 303-D095 (D94L-6001-A) or equivalent
Material

Item Specification
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil
XO-5W20-QSP (US); Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada); 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.
  2. Using the engine crane and spreader bar, position the engine and transaxle onto the lift table.
  3. Using the special tools, secure the engine to the lift table.
  4. Fig 1: Securing Engine To Lift Table Using Special Tool (014-0001, 014-00765)
    G03897890Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Raise the engine and transaxle into the vehicle.
  6. Install the bolt in the LH transaxle mount.
    • Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
  7. Fig 2: Locating Transaxle Mount Bolt
    G03897894Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the bolt in the rear transaxle mount.
    • Tighten 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
  9. Fig 3: Transaxle Rear Mount Bolt
    GF0024141Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the engine mount bracket and nuts.
    • Tighten 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
  11. Fig 4: Engine Mount Bracket & Nuts
    GF0024140Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the engine mount bracket bolt.
    • Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
  13. Fig 5: Engine Mount Bracket Bolt
    GF0024139Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the 2 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  15. Fig 6: Locating Engine-To-Bellhousing Bolts
    GF0024138Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the 2 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  17. Fig 7: Locating Lower Bellhousing Bolts
    GF0024137Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the engine support crossmember and new nut.
    • Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
  19. Fig 8: Identifying Cross Brace And Rear Nut
    G03897887Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. 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).
  21. Fig 9: Identifying Front Roll Restrictor Bolt & Bolts For Engine Support Crossmember
    G04619986Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The bolt under the power steering pressure tube will remain with the power steering pump.
  22. Position the power steering pump and install the bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  23. Fig 10: Identifying Power Steering Pump Bolts
    G03897742Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Connect the power steering pressure (PSP) sensor electrical connector.
  25. Fig 11: Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Sensor Electrical Connector
    GF0024136Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Install the A/C compressor and connect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
    • Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  27. Fig 12: A/C Compressor Electrical Connector & Bolts
    GF0024135Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Connect the lower radiator hose to the radiator.
  29. Fig 13: Locating Lower Radiator Hose
    G03897882Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Install the 2 power steering pump bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  31. Fig 14: Locating Power Steering Pump Bolts
    G03897741Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Install the ground wire and bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  33. Fig 15: Locating Ground Wire & Bolt
    G03897880Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Connect the powertrain control module (PCM) electrical connectors. Position the harness and install the nut.
    • Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
  35. Fig 16: Locating Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Electrical Connectors
    G03897879Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Attach the electrical connector retainers.
  37. Fig 17: Electrical Connector Retainers
    GF0024134Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Connect the fuel supply tube.
  39. Fig 18: Locating Fuel Tube Quick Connect Coupling
    GF0024133Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Connect the vacuum reservoir tube.
  41. Fig 19: Vacuum Reservoir Tube
    GF0024132Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. Connect the fuel vapor return tube and retainer.
  43. Fig 20: Fuel Vapor Return Tube
    GF0024131Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  44. Connect the vacuum supply tube.
  45. Fig 21: Vacuum Supply Tube
    GF0024130Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  46. Install the power steering tube, bracket and nut.
    • Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
  47. Fig 22: Power Steering Tube Bracket & Nut
    GF0024129Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  48. Position the accelerator control cable and bracket and install the nut.
    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  49. Fig 23: Accelerator Control Cable Bracket & Nut
    GF0024127Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  50. Install the accelerator control cable and bracket and nut.
    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  51. Fig 24: Accelerator Control Cable Bracket & Nut
    GF0024128Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  52. 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).
  53. Fig 25: Accelerator Cable, Speed Control Cable & Bracket Bolts
    GF0024126Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  54. Install the accelerator cable snow shield and retainers.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  55. Fig 26: Accelerator Cable Snow Shield Retainers
    GF0024125Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  56. Connect the heater hoses to the heater core.
  57. Fig 27: Locating Heater Hoses
    G03897868Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  58. Attach the heater hose support strap to the stud.
  59. Fig 28: Heater Hose Support Strap & Stud
    GF0024124Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  60. Position the coolant vent hose and install the coolant vent hose brackets and nuts.
    • Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
  61. Fig 29: Coolant Vent Hose Brackets
    GF0024123Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  62. Connect the upper radiator and coolant vent hoses.
  63. Fig 30: Upper Radiator Hose & Coolant Vent Hose
    GF0024122Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  64. If equipped, route the block heater wiring harness and attach all retainers. Connect the block heater electrical connector.
  65. Fig 31: Block Heater Electrical Connector
    GF0024121Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  66. Connect the reversing lamp indicator switch and attach the wiring harness retainers.
  67. Fig 32: Locating Reversing Lamp Indicator Switch & Wiring Harness Retainers
    GF0024148Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  68. Connect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) electrical connector and pin-type retainer.
  69. Fig 33: Locating Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Electrical Connector
    GF0024147Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  70. Connect the transaxle control cable and install the retaining clips.
  71. Fig 34: Transaxle Control Cable & Retaining Clips
    GF0024146Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  72. Connect the transaxle control cable and install the retaining clips.
  73. Fig 35: Transaxle Control Cable & Retaining Clips
    GF0024145Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  74. Connect the clutch hydraulic tube fitting. Position the clutch hydraulic tube, attach the spring clip and tighten the mounting bolt to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
  75. Fig 36: Locating Clutch Hydraulic Tube Fitting
    GF0024144Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  76. Attach the wiring harness retainers to the battery tray bracket.
  77. Fig 37: Wiring Harness Retainers
    GF0024114Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  78. Connect the 42-pin electrical connector and tighten the bolt. Install the ground strap and bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  79. Fig 38: Locating Ground Strap & Electrical Connector
    G03897852Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  80. Connect the electrical connector to the power distribution box.
  81. Fig 39: Power Distribution Box Electrical Connector
    GF0024113Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  82. Connect the cables and install the nuts.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
  83. Fig 40: Locating Cables & Nuts
    G03897850Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  84. Install the power distribution box cover.
  85. Fig 41: Locating Power Distribution Box Cover
    G03897849Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  86. If equipped, install the ground eyelet and bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  87. Fig 42: Ground Eyelet & Bolt
    GF0024112Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All wheel drive (AWD) vehicles 

  88. Install the driveshaft and bolts.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
  89. Fig 43: Locating Driveshaft & Bolts
    GF0024142Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  90. Install the front drive intermediate halfshaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS article.
  91. Install the LH front drive halfshaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS article.
  92. Install the lateral support crossmember and bolts.
    • Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
  93. Fig 44: Identifying Lateral Support Crossmember And Bolts
    G03897847Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  94. Install the generator shield and the nut and the pin-type retainer and attach the wire retainers.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
  95. Fig 45: Generator Shield
    GF0024111Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  96. Install the lower air duct and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).
  97. Fig 46: Lower Air Duct
    GF0024110Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  98. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE - 2.3L article.
  99. Connect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) and the catalyst monitor sensor electrical connectors.
  100. Fig 47: Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) And Catalyst Monitor Sensor Electrical Connectors
    GF0024109Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  101. Install the exhaust flex pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM article.
  102. Install the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM article.
  103. Install the battery tray and battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
  104. Install the engine air cleaner and air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 2.3L article.
  105. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
  106. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
  107. Bleed the clutch system. For additional information, refer to MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH - GENERAL INFORMATION article.