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Special Tool(s)

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SPECIAL TOOLS

G07441841
 2,200# Floor Crane, Fold Away
300-OTC1819E or equivalent
G07441842
 Powertrain Lift
014-00765 or equivalent
G07441843
 Remover, Halfshaft Oil Seal
308-428
G07441844
 Remover, Tie-Rod End
211-105 (T85M-3395-A)
G07441845
 Slide Hammer
100-001 (T50T-100-A)
G07441846
 Spreader Bar
303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) (part of 303-DS086) or equivalent
G07441847
 Adjustable Grip Arm, 1735A
014-00001 or equivalent
WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury. 

All vehicles 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
  2. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
  3. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, BATTERY MOUNTING SYSTEM & BATTERY CABLES . article
    4. NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter® 28-75-1 or equivalent).
    Fig 1: Holding Steering Wheel Using A Steering Wheel Holding Device
    G07441848Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Place the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position and the ignition key in the OFF position.
  5. Disable the vehicle high-voltage electrical system. For additional information, refer to HIGH VOLTAGE TRACTION BATTERY article.
  6. Recover the A/C system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS - HYBRID article.
  7. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING - HYBRID article.
  8. Drain the Motor Electronics Cooling System (MECS). For additional information, refer to TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION COOLING - HYBRID . article
  9. Remove the engine coolant degas bottle. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING - HYBRID article.
  10. Remove the engine Air Cleaner (ACL). For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - HYBRID article.
  11. Disconnect the fuel supply tube. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
    Fig 2: Locating Fuel Supply Tube
    G07441849Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the front wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to TIRES & WHEELS article.
  13. Remove the bolts and the lateral support crossmember.
    Fig 3: Locating Lateral Support Crossmember And Bolts
    G07441850Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the exhaust intermediate pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM article.
  15. Remove the brake hose retainer and the ABS sensor retaining bolt from the LH strut.
    Fig 4: Locating Brake Hose Retainer And ABS Sensor Retaining Bolt
    G07441851Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Disconnect the LH suspension.
    1. Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link.
    2. Remove and discard the tie-rod end retaining nut.
      Fig 5: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Link And Retaining Nut
      G07441852Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the brake hose retainer and the ABS sensor retaining bolt from the RH strut.
    Fig 6: Locating Brake Hose Retainer And ABS Sensor Retaining Bolt
    G07441853Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Disconnect the RH suspension.
    1. Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link.
    2. Remove and discard the tie-rod end retaining nut.
      Fig 7: Disconnecting RH Stabilizer Bar Link
      G07441854Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    19. NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Tie-Rod End From Steering Knuckle Using The Tie-Rod End Remover
    G07441855Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Using the Tie-Rod End Remover, disconnect the LH and RH tie-rod end from the steering knuckle.
  20. Remove the RH and LH halfshafts. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS article.
  21. Remove the 2 intermediate shaft bearing retainer nuts.
    Fig 9: Locating Intermediate Shaft Bearing Retainer Nuts
    G07441856Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    22. NOTE: On All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles, the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) seal must be replaced every time the intermediate shaft is removed.
    Fig 10: Locating Intermediate Shaft
    G07441857Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the intermediate shaft.
  23. Drain the transmission fluid. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (ECVT) article.

    All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles 

  24. Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT article.
  25. Remove the 2 catalytic converter bracket bolts.
    Fig 11: Locating Catalytic Converter Bracket Bolts
    G07441858Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    26. NOTE: Catalytic converter manifold is removed for clarity.
    Fig 12: Locating Bolts And Transfer Case-To-Engine Bracket
    G07441859Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the 6 bolts and the PTU  -to-engine bracket.
  27. Remove the 3 PTU  heat shield bolts and the PTU  heat shield.
    Fig 13: Locating PTU Heat Shield Bolts
    G07441860Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Disconnect the PTU  vent hose and position it aside.
    Fig 14: Locating PTU Vent Hose
    G07441861Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    29. NOTE: Catalytic converter manifold removed for clarity.
    Fig 15: Locating Transfer Case-To-Transaxle Bolts
    G07441862Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Remove the 4 PTU  -to-transaxle bolts and remove the PTU  .
  30. Using the Halfshaft Oil Seal Remover and Slide Hammer, remove the intermediate shaft seal.
    Fig 16: Removing Intermediate Shaft Seal Using Halfshaft Oil Seal Remover And Slide Hammer
    G07441863Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  31. Remove the engine oil filter.
    Fig 17: Locating Engine Oil Filter
    G07441864Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Drain the engine oil.
    • Install the drain plug.
    • Tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
  33. Disconnect the heater hoses from the heater core.
    Fig 18: Locating Heater Hose Clamps
    G07441865Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the radiator.
    Fig 19: Locating Upper Radiator Coolant Hose
    G07441866Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum tube from the brake booster.
    Fig 20: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Tube
    G07441867Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Disconnect the PCM center electrical connector.
    • Remove the wiring harness retainer.
      Fig 21: Locating PCM Center Electrical Connector
      G07441868Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. If equipped, disconnect the block heater electrical connector.
    • Detach the harness retainer clips and position harness aside.
      Fig 22: Locating Block Heater Electrical Connector
      G07441869Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Disconnect the engine control harness electrical connector.
    • Detach the engine control harness wiring retainer from the intake manifold.
      Fig 23: Locating Engine Control Harness Electrical Connector
      G07441870Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Disconnect the upper Evaporative Emission (EVAP) tube quick connect coupling from the purge valve. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
    Fig 24: Locating Upper Evaporative Emission Tube Quick Connect Coupling
    G07441871Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Remove the stud bolt and disconnect the transaxle harness electrical connector.
    Fig 25: Locating Stud Bolt And Transaxle Harness Electrical Connector
    G07441872Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Disconnect the 2 low voltage electrical connectors and the engine harness-to-body harness retainer.
    Fig 26: Locating Low Voltage Electrical Connectors And Engine Harness-To-Body Harness Retainer
    G07441873Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. Disconnect the coolant vent hose.
    Fig 27: Locating Coolant Vent Hose
    G07441874Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  43. Release the locking tab and disconnect the DC-to-DC converter electrical connector and 2 wire harness retainers.
    Fig 28: Locating DC-TO-DC Converter Electrical Connector And Wire Harness Retainers
    G07441875Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  44. Remove the 3 nuts and position aside the DC-to-DC converter.
    Fig 29: Locating Nuts And DC-To-DC Converter
    G07441876Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  45. Disconnect the 2 vehicle high-voltage electrical system electrical connectors.
    • Detach the wiring harness retainer.
      Fig 30: Locating Vehicle High-Voltage Electrical System Electrical Connectors
      G07441877Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  46. Detach the 2 high-voltage electrical system wiring retainers from the valve cover stud bolts.
    • Position wiring aside.
      Fig 31: Locating High-Voltage Electrical System Wiring Retainers
      G07441878Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  47. Disconnect the transaxle coolant temperature sensor electrical connector.
    • Detach the wiring retainer from the transaxle stud bolt.
      Fig 32: Locating Transaxle Coolant Temperature Sensor Electrical Connector
      G07441879Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  48. Disconnect the transaxle coolant hoses.
    Fig 33: Locating Transaxle Coolant Hoses
    G07441880Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  49. Detach the transaxle selector lever cable fastener from the engine front cover stud bolt.
    Fig 34: Locating Transaxle Selector Lever Cable Fastener
    G07441881Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  50. Detach the transaxle selector lever cable fastener from the A/C compressor mounting bracket.
    Fig 35: Locating Transaxle Selector Lever Cable Fastener
    G07441882Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  51. Remove the 2 bolts and the transaxle control snow shield.
    Fig 36: Locating Bolts And Transaxle Control Snow Shield
    G07441883Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  52. Disconnect the transaxle control cable.
    • Release the transaxle control cable from the control lever.
    • Remove the nuts from the transaxle control cable bracket.
      Fig 37: Locating Transaxle Control Cable And Nuts
      G07441884Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  53. Remove the 2 harness fasteners, the nut and the ground cable.
    Fig 38: Locating Harness Fasteners, Nut And Ground Cable
    G07441885Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  54. Disconnect the vacuum pump assembly electrical connector and detach the harness retainer.
    Fig 39: Locating Vacuum Pump Assembly Electrical Connector
    G07441886Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  55. Remove the 2 bolts and position the MECS pump aside.
    Fig 40: Locating MECS Pump Bolts
    G07441887Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  56. Remove the nut and disconnect the A/C tube from the A/C compressor.
    • Discard the gasket.
      Fig 41: Locating Nut And A/C Tube
      G07441888Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  57. Remove the nut and disconnect the A/C tube from the A/C compressor.
    • Discard the gasket.
      Fig 42: Locating Nut And A/C Tube
      G07441889Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  58. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the auxiliary coolant pump electrical connector.
    • Position the auxiliary coolant pump aside.
      Fig 43: Locating Bolts And Auxiliary Coolant Pump Electrical Connector
      G07441890Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  59. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the radiator.
    • Release the wire clip and disconnect the hose.
      Fig 44: Locating Lower Radiator Hose
      G07441891Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  60. Remove the lower transaxle insulator through bolt.
    Fig 45: Locating Lower Transaxle Insulator Through Bolt
    G07441892Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  61. Remove the rear roll restrictor-to-crossmember through bolt.
    Fig 46: Locating Rear Roll Restrictor-To-Crossmember Bolt
    G07441893Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  62. Remove the nut, bolts and the engine support crossmember.
    • Discard the nut.
      Fig 47: Locating Engine Support Crossmember Nut And Bolts
      G07441894Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    63. NOTE: The transaxle-to-engine bolts differ in length. Mark the bolts for correct installation.
    Fig 48: Locating Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts
    G07441895Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  63. Remove the 2 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
    64. NOTE: The transaxle-to-engine bolts differ in length, mark the bolts for correct installation.
    Fig 49: Locating Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts
    G07441896Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  64. Remove the 2 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
  65. Remove the rear transaxle insulator through bolt.
    Fig 50: Locating Rear Transaxle Insulator Through Bolt
    G07441897Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    66. NOTE: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
    Fig 51: Locating Steering Column Coupling Pinch Bolt
    G07441898Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  66. Remove and discard the steering column coupling-to-steering gear pinch bolt and separate coupling from the steering gear.
  67. Remove the 2 bolts, and the roll restrictor and bracket.
    Fig 52: Locating Bolts, Roll Restrictor And Bracket
    G07441899Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  68. Using the Powertrain Lift, support the subframe.
    69. NOTE: Do not allow the subframe bolts to come out of the lower control arm bushing.
    NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.
    Fig 53: Locating Subframe Bolts
    G07441900Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  69. Loosen the 2 subframe bolts.
    70. NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.
  70. Remove the 2 subframe nuts and lower the subframe.
    • Remove the subframe from the Powertrain Lift.
      Fig 54: Locating Lower Subframe Nut
      G07441901Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    71. NOTE: Due to the weight of the transaxle, special care should be taken to mount the powertrain securely to the Powertrain Lift.
    Fig 55: Lifting Engine To Powertrain Using Powertrain Lift And Adjustable Grip Arm
    G07441902Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  71. Using the Powertrain Lift and Adjustable Grip Arm, secure the engine to the Powertrain Lift.
  72. Remove the engine mount bracket bolt.
    Fig 56: Locating Engine Mount Bracket Bolt
    G07441903Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  73. Remove the 3 nuts and the engine mount bracket.
    Fig 57: Locating Nuts And Engine Mount Bracket
    G07441904Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  74. Remove the upper transaxle insulator bracket bolts and remove the bracket.
    Fig 58: Locating Upper Transaxle Insulator Bracket Bolts
    G07441905Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  75. Remove the upper transaxle insulator through bolt.
    Fig 59: Locating Upper Insulator Through Bolt
    G07441906Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  76. Remove the 2 nuts and the upper transaxle insulator.
    Fig 60: Locating Upper Insulator Nuts
    G07441907Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  77. Lower the engine and transaxle from the vehicle.
  78. Using the Floor Crane and the Spreader Bar, remove the engine and transaxle from the Powertrain Lift.
  79. Release the locking tab and disconnect the high-voltage wiring harness electrical connector.
    Fig 61: Locating High Voltage Wiring Harness Electrical Connector
    G07441908Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    80. NOTE: The transaxle-to-engine bolts differ in length, mark the bolts for correct installation.
  80. Remove the remaining 6 engine-to-transaxle bolts and separate the engine and transaxle.
    81. NOTE: Due to packaging requirements, the correct bolt must be used at the damper locations.
    NOTE: The damper contains a clutch which is designed to slip briefly during vehicle operation. It is essential that no grease, oil or cleaning solvents be allowed to contaminate the slip clutch. Do not use grease on transmission input shaft. Should the damper become contaminated, it must be replaced.
    Fig 62: Locating Transaxle Damper Bolts
    G07441909Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  81. Remove the bolts and the transaxle damper.
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