Section 113 (Engine Mechanical - 3.7L - F150): Installation: Engine
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SPECIAL TOOLS
| 2, 200# Floor Crane, Fold Away 300-OTC1819E |
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| Bar, Engine Spreader 303-1454 |
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| Lifting Bracket, Engine 303-F047 (014-00073) |
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| Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool |
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US); Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) XO-5W20-QSP (US); CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada) |
WSS-M2C945-A |
| Multi-Purpose Grease Motorcraft® XL-5 (aerosol) and/or CRC® SL3151 |
ESB-M1C93-B |
| Threadlock 262 TA-26 |
WSK-M2G351-A6 |
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.
- Lubricate the torque converter pilot hub with multi-purpose grease.
- Align the torque converter stud and flexplate hole near the paint marks at the 12 o'clock position.
- Using the Heavy Duty Floor Crane and Engine Spreader Bar, position the engine in the engine compartment.
- Attach the generator wiring harness retainer to the lower LH side of the engine block.
- Using the Heavy Duty Floor Crane and Engine Spreader Bar, position the engine to the transmission.
- Align the engine to the transmission and install LH bellhousing-to-engine bolt.
- Tighten the bolt, it will be torqued at a later step.
- Install the engine-to-bellhousing bolt.
- Tighten the bolt, it will be torqued at a later step.
- Install the oil pan-to-bellhousing bolt.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Tighten the engine-to-bellhousing bolt.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Using the Heavy Duty Floor Crane and Engine Spreader Bar, raise the engine for clearance for the LH engine support insulator.
- Install the LH engine support insulator.
- Install the LH engine support insulator and the through bolt.
- Do not torque at this time.
- Lower the engine.
- Install the 3 LH engine support insulator bolts.
- Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
- Install the 2 LH bellhousing-to-oil pan bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Install the LH bellhousing-to-engine bolt.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Tighten LH bellhousing-to-engine bolt.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Install the 2 RH engine support insulator studs.
- Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
- Install the 2 RH engine support insulator nuts.
- Tighten to 250 Nm (184 lb-ft).
- Tighten the LH engine mount through bolt.
- Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
- If equipped, install the 2 coolant hoses to the oil cooler.
- Install a new engine oil filter.
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in) and then rotate an additional 180 degrees.
- Install the new 2 LH and RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts.
- Tighten to 45 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Position the exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe and install the 2 new bolts.
- Tighten the inner exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe bolt to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
- Tighten the outer exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe bolt to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
- Connect the LH and RH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) electrical connectors.
- Install the 4 torque converter nuts.
- Tighten to 44 Nm (32 lb-ft).
- Install the access cover and the 2 pin-type retainers.
- Attach the starter motor wiring harness retainer to the oil pan.
- Install the starter motor. For additional information, REFER to STARTING SYSTEM .
- If equipped, install the front driveshaft. For additional information, REFER to DRIVESHAFT .
- Install the 4 upper bellhousing-to-engine bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Install the cowl panel and attach the 2 clips and install the 6 screws.
- Install the cowl panel grille. For additional information, REFER to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
- Install the ground strap and bolt to the cowl.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Attach the wiring harness retainers to the rear of the RH valve cover stud bolt and the rear of the RH cylinder head.
- Connect the 2 coolant hoses to the degas bottle.
- Connect the 2 heater hose couplings at the rear of the engine.
- Install the crankcase vent tube quick connect coupling to LH valve cover. For additional information, REFER to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Install the PVC tube quick connect coupling to RH valve cover. For additional information, REFER to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Connect the fuel supply tube quick connect coupling to the fuel rail. For additional information, REFER to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Install the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD .
- Attach and connect the engine harness electrical connector.
- Connect the middle PCM electrical connector.
- Attach the wiring harness retainer to the fender splash shield.
- Install the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor belt. For additional information, REFER to ACCESSORY DRIVE .
- Install the generator. For additional information, REFER to CHARGING SYSTEM .
- Connect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
- Attach the A/C compressor wiring harness to the A/C compressor.
- Attach the generator wiring harness to the engine front cover.
- Install the transmission cooler line bracket and nut to the engine front cover stud bolt.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
- Using a new O-ring seal and gasket seal, install the A/C tube and the nut.
- Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
- Connect the Battery Junction Box (BJB) wiring harness and the A/C pressure transducer electrical connectors.
- Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
- Install the Air Cleaner (ACL) upper tray. For additional information, refer to Intake Air System Components - Exploded View, 3.7L in INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
- Install the cooling module. For additional information, refer ENGINE COOLING .
- If equipped, connect the block heater electrical connector at the thermostat housing.
- Attach the block heater wiring harness retainer to the LH valve cover stud bolt.
- Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, REFER to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
- Position the hood and install the 4 bolts.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
- After completing the repairs, use the scan tool to perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure following the on-screen instructions.
NOTE:
Prior to installation of the engine, the torque converter pilot hub must be lubricated with multi-purpose grease or damage to the torque converter or the engine crankshaft can occur
NOTE:
Use only hand tools when installing the LH engine support insulator through bolt or the engine support insulator may be damaged.
NOTE:
Clean the LH and RH engine support insulator-to-frame mating surfaces of any dirt or foreign material prior to installation.
NOTE:
Apply threadlock to the bolt threads prior to installation.
NOTE:
Apply threadlock to the bolt threads prior to installation.
NOTE:
Apply threadlock to the stud threads prior to installation.
NOTE:
Use only hand tools when installing the RH engine support insulator nuts or the engine support insulator may be damaged.
NOTE:
Apply threadlock to the nut threads prior to installation.
NOTE:
Use only hand tools when tightening the LH engine support insulator through bolt or the engine support insulator may be damaged.
NOTE:
Do not lubricate the engine oil filter gasket.
NOTE:
LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
NOTE:
LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
NOTE:
Align the index marks made during hood removal.
NOTE:
RH shown in illustration, LH similar.