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Engine - Automatic Transmission

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SPECIAL TOOLS

G08641587
 Heavy Duty Floor Crane
014-00071 or equivalent
G06126494
 Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-F047 (014-00073) or equivalent
G06097256
 Retainer, Torque Converter
307-346 (T97T-7902-A) or equivalent
G06068086
 Support Bar, Engine
303-F072
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.
WARNING: Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
  3. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM -- MUSTANG .
  4. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  5. Remove the 2 steering column dash boot nuts.
    Fig 1: Locating Steering Column Dash Boot Nuts
    G06394907Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter® 28-75-1 or equivalent).

    Using a suitable holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.

    Fig 2: Holding Steering Wheel Using Suitable Holding Device
    G06063988Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Release the 2 windshield washer hose retainers and the 8 hood insulation pin-type retainers (2 shown in illustration).
    G07474438
  8. Detach the 2 windshield washer hose retainers and disconnect the 2 windshield washer hose C-Lock Couplers. For additional information, refer to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
    G07474439
  9. NOTE: Index-mark the hood hinge location to aid in hood installation.
    NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

    Remove the 4 bolts (2 shown in illustration) and the hood.

    G07474440
  10. If equipped, remove the 4 nuts and the strut tower cross brace.
    Fig 3: Locating Strut Tower Cross Brace And Nuts
    G07473993Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. NOTE: The engine appearance cover rubber grommets may remain on the cover. If so, remove the grommets from the cover and install them on the intake manifold before installing the cover.

    Remove the engine appearance cover.

    Fig 4: Locating Engine Appearance Cover
    G07473994Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the 2 LH cowl vent screen plastic rivets.
    G07487023
  13. Lift the cowl screen and remove the bolt and ground strap.
    • Detach the wiring harness retainer from the cowl.
      G07487024
  14. NOTE: It is not necessary to separate the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe and the ACL, the 2 components can be removed as an assembly.

    Remove the ACL outlet pipe and the ACL. For additional information, refer to the INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM & INTAKE AIR FILTERING SYSTEM -- MUSTANG .

  15. Detach the sound enhancement pipe retainer and position the pipe aside.
    Fig 5: Locating Sound Enhancement Pipe Retainer
    G07474445Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the 8 pin-type retainers and the upper radiator sight shield.
    Fig 6: Locating Upper Radiator Sight Shield And Pin-Type Retainers
    G06403276Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the degas bottle. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  18. Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD .
  19. Detach the fuel supply tube from the retainer clip on the LH valve cover.
    Fig 7: Locating LH Valve Cover Fuel Supply Tube And Retainer Clip
    G07474447Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Detach the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) tube from the LH valve cover and the LH inner fender.
    Fig 8: Locating Evaporative Emission Tube, LH Valve Cover And LH Inner Fender
    G07474448Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  22. Remove the ACL inlet pipe.
    Fig 9: Locating ACL Inlet Pipe
    G07474449Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the spring clip, the clamp and disconnect the coolant bypass T assembly from the engine.
    Fig 10: Locating Coolant Bypass T Assembly, Spring Clip And Clamp
    G07474450Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the engine.
    Fig 11: Locating Lower Radiator Hose Clamp
    G07474451Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Disconnect the 2 heater hose quick connect couplings from the heater core. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
    Fig 12: Locating Heater Hose Quick Connect Couplings And Heater Core
    G07474452Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. NOTE: Protective rubber cover removed from graphic for clarity.

    Position aside the protective rubber cover and remove the nut, the B+ cable and the electrical connector from the generator.

    Fig 13: Locating B+ Cable, Electrical Connector And Nut
    G07474455Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove and discard the RH exhaust manifold-to-catalytic converter nut.
    Fig 14: Locating RH Exhaust Manifold-To-Catalytic Converter Nut
    G07488653Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.

    Disconnect the LH and RH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) electrical connectors.

    Fig 15: Locating LH Heated Oxygen Sensor Electrical Connector
    G07474241Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.

    Disconnect the LH and RH Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS) electrical connectors.

    Fig 16: Locating Catalyst Monitor Sensor Electrical Connectors
    G07474509Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Remove and discard the 2 LH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts.
    Fig 17: Locating LH Catalytic Converter-To-Exhaust Manifold Nuts
    G07488659Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Remove and discard the remaining RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nut.
    Fig 18: Locating RH Catalytic Converter-To-Exhaust Manifold Nut
    G07488660Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Loosen the 4 exhaust H-pipe clamp nuts.
    • Remove the catalytic converter/H-pipe assembly from the vehicle.
    • Remove and discard the gaskets.
      Fig 19: Locating Exhaust H-Pipe Clamp Nuts
      G07474461Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM .
  34. Remove the 3 bolts and lower the underbody shield.
    G07474057
  35. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.
    • Install the drain plug and tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
  36. Remove the 2 nuts and detach the wiring harness retainers from the LH side of the oil pan and the front oil pan stud bolts.
    Fig 20: Locating Front Oil Pan Stud Bolts And Wiring Harness Retainer
    G07474463Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Disconnect the middle PCM electrical connector, the 16 pin electrical connector and detach the wiring harness retainers from the PCM bracket.
    Fig 21: Locating Middle PCM Electrical Connector, 16 Pin Electrical Connector And Wiring Harness Retainers
    G07474464Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Remove the transmission cooler tube clamp bolt from the fan shroud.
    Fig 22: Locating Fan Shroud And Transmission Cooler Tube Clamp Bolt
    G07474516Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .
  40. Cut and discard the A/C belt.
    Fig 23: Locating A/C Belt
    G07474465Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Remove the top transmission-to-engine bolt and stud bolt.
    Fig 24: Locating Top Transmission-To-Engine Bolt And Stud Bolt
    G07474518Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. Install the Engine Lifting Bracket.
    Fig 25: Identifying Engine Lifting Bracket
    G07474467Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  43. NOTE: Do not position the legs of the Engine Support Bar on the fenders. Instead, the legs should be positioned on the body structure near the suspension strut tower. Failure to follow these instructions may result in body damage.

    Install the Engine Support Bar.

    • Attach the Engine Support Bar to the through bolt on the Engine Lifting Bracket.
      Fig 26: Identifying Engine Support Bar
      G07474468Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  44. NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

    Remove the RH and LH engine support insulator nuts.

    Fig 27: Locating Engine Support Insulator Nut
    G06392444Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  45. Using the Engine Support Bar, raise the engine 25 mm (0.984 in).
    Fig 28: Identifying Engine Support Bar
    G07474468Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  46. Remove the 9 screws and the lower radiator sight shield.
    Fig 29: Locating Lower Radiator Sight Shield And Screws
    G06395449Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  47. Remove the 4 nuts (2 shown in illustration) and the front crossmember brace.
    G07474214
  48. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube nut and bracket from the flexplate inspection cover stud bolt.
    Fig 30: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Nut And Bracket
    G07474216Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  49. Remove the nut from the RH engine support insulator bracket stud bolt and position the transmission cooler tube clamp aside.
    Fig 31: Locating RH Engine Support Insulator Bracket Stud Bolt
    G07474217Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  50. Detach the wiring harness retainers from the RH side of the oil pan and the RH engine support insulator bracket stud bolt.
    Fig 32: Locating RH Engine Support Insulator Bracket Stud Bolt
    G07474218Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  51. Detach the wiring harness retainers from A/C compressor stud bolt and the RH side of the oil pan.
    Fig 33: Locating A/C Compressor Stud Bolt
    G07474269Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  52. Remove the nut and ground strap from the RH engine support insulator bracket.
    Fig 34: Locating RH Engine Support Insulator Bracket Nut And Ground Strap
    G07474219Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  53. NOTE: The RH engine support insulator has been removed from the graphic for clarity.

    Remove the 2 bolts, the 2 stud bolts and the RH engine support insulator bracket.

    Fig 35: Locating RH Engine Support Insulator Bracket, Bolts And Stud Bolts
    G07474220Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  54. Remove the 3 stud bolts and position the A/C compressor aside.
    Fig 36: Locating A/C Compressor Stud Bolts
    G07474477Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  55. Remove the bolt and position the steering intermediate shaft aside.
    Fig 37: Locating Steering Intermediate Shaft And Bolt
    G07474475Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  56. NOTE: The LH engine support insulator has been removed from the graphic for clarity.

    Remove the 3 bolts, the stud bolt and the LH engine support insulator bracket.

    Fig 38: Locating LH Engine Support Insulator Bracket, Stud Bolt And Bolts
    G07474476Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  57. Remove the bolt, the stud bolt and the flexplate inspection cover.
    Fig 39: Locating Flexplate Inspection Cover Bolt And Stud Bolt
    G07476055Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  58. Remove the rubber access plug.
    Fig 40: Locating Rubber Access Plug
    G06127278Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  59. NOTE: Index-mark the end of one torque converter stud and the flexplate for installation.

    Remove the 4 torque converter nuts.

    Fig 41: Locating Flexplate-To-Torque Converter Nuts
    G06127279Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  60. Position a torque converter nut onto a converter stud finger-tight.
    • Using a suitable brass drift, push the torque converter towards the transmission to separate the converter from the flexplate.
    • Remove the nut and discard all of the torque converter nuts.
      G07988275
  61. Remove 2 RH transmission-to-engine bolts.
    Fig 42: Locating RH Transmission-To-Engine Bolts
    G07988276Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  62. Remove 2 LH transmission-to-engine bolts.
    Fig 43: Locating LH Transmission-To-Engine Bolts
    G07988277Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  63. Loosely install the 3 lower the underbody shield bolts.
    G07474057
  64. Attach the Engine Crane to the Engine Lifting Bracket.
    • Once the engine is supported by the Engine Crane, remove the Engine Support Bar.
      Fig 44: Removing Engine Support Bar Using Engine Crane
      G08641584Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  65. NOTE: Do not support the transmission by the fluid pan, failure to follow this instruction may result in serious damage to the transmission.

    Support the bellhousing of the transmission with a suitable floor jack and a block of wood.

  66. Remove the remaining transmission-to-engine bolt.
    Fig 45: Locating Transmission-To-Engine Bolt
    G07988280Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  67. Using the Engine Crane, separate the engine from the transmission and remove the engine from the vehicle.
    Fig 46: Removing/Installing Engine Using Special Tools
    G07474484Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  68. Install the Torque Converter Retainer.
    G07476073
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