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Engine Mount LH: Removal

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NOTE: Use care when positioning the front axle housing or the vacuum lines to the axle solenoid may become disconnected or damaged.
NOTE: Discard all engine mount fasteners and install new fasteners.

4x2/4x4 

  1. 1.

    With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .

  1. 2.

    Index-mark the hood hinge location.
GFD39294Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 3.

    Remove the bolts and the hood.
GFD39295Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 4.

    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

    1. 1.

      Release the clip.

    1. 2.

      Detach and position the hood shock aside.
GFD40123Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 5.

    Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE

  1. 6.

    Remove the engine appearance cover.
GFD38911Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 7.

    Remove the following items:

  1. 8.

    Disconnect the electrical connector and the wire retainer. Disconnect the quick connect coupling. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING .
GFD40101Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 9.

    Loosen the clamps and remove the CAC-to-TB (throttle body) pipe.
GFD40102Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 10.

    1. 1.

      Disconnect the PCV pressure sensor electrical connector.

    1. 2.

      Remove the PCV tube. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING .
GFD40103Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 11.

    Disconnect the quick connect couplings and the turbocharger bypass tube. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING .
GFD40104Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 12.

    Loosen the clamp at the turbocharger. Disconnect the turbocharger inlet tube from the grommet and remove the turbocharger inlet tube.
GFD40105Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 13.

    If equipped, disconnect the block heater and wire retainer.
GFD40124Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 14.

    Loosen the clamps. Disconnect the turbocharger outlet tube from the bracket grommet and remove the turbocharger outlet tube.
GFD40107Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 15.

    Disconnect the battery positive cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

  1. 16.

    Disconnect the turbocharger inlet tube hose.
GFD40108Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 17.

    Loosen the clamp at the turbocharger. Disconnect the turbocharger inlet tube from the grommet and remove the turbocharger inlet tube.
GFD40109Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 18.

    • Disconnect the turbocharger outlet tube hose.
    • Loosen the clamps. Disconnect the turbocharger outlet tube from the bracket grommet and remove the turbocharger outlet tube.
GFD40110Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 19.

    Remove the following items:

  1. 20.

    Disconnect the ignition coil-on-plug electrical connector at the rear lifting bracket.
GFD40125Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 21.

    NOTE: Use a commercially available quick link on the right side between the lifting eye and the engine spreader bar.

    Install the special tools. Install Special Service Tool: 303-F070 Support Bar, Engine., 303-1246 Engine Spreader Bar.

GFD40126Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 22.

    • If equipped, remove the bolts.
    • Release the retainer and remove the transmission housing cover.
GFD38415Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 23.

    NOTE: Vehicles come with an underbody shield or a skid plate.
    • If equipped, remove the pin-type retainers.
    • Remove the bolts and the underbody shield.
GFD39150Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 24.

    NOTE: Vehicles come with an underbody shield or a skid plate.

    If equipped, remove the bolts and the skid plate.

GFD39149Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 25.

    If equipped, remove the front driveshaft. Refer to: Front Driveshaft .

  1. 26.

    NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

    Remove and discard the LH catalytic converter flange nuts.

GFD40127Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 27.

    NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

    Remove and discard the RH catalytic converter flange nuts.

GFD40128Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 28.

      NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.
      NOTE: Support the exhaust intermediate pipe prior to removing the bolts or damage to the flex pipe may occur.
    • Remove the exhaust flange bolts and separate the pipe. Discard the bolts.
    • Position the catalytic converter assembly back.
GFD39151Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 29.

    NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts or damage to the transmission mount can occur.

    Loosen the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts.

GFD40129Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 30.

    NOTE: Only use hand tools when loosening or tightening the engine mount through bolts or damage to the engine mount-to-cylinder block bracket can occur.

    Remove and discard the RH engine mount through bolt.

GFD40130Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 31.

    NOTE: Only use hand tools when loosening or tightening the engine mount through bolts or damage to the engine mount-to-cylinder block bracket can occur.

    Remove and discard the LH engine mount through bolt.

GFD40131Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 32.

    Raise the engine approximately 30 mm (1.18 in).

  1. 33.

    NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the engine mount-to-frame bolts or damage to the engine mount-to-frame nut plate can occur.

    Remove and discard the 3 LH engine mount-to-frame bolts.

GFD40132Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

4x4 

  1. 34.

    Using an adjustable stand, support the front axle. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
GFD39153Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 35.

    Remove the axle shaft housing carrier bushing bolt.
GFD39155Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 36.

    Remove the upper front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.
GFD39670Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 37.

    Remove the lower front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.
GFD39207Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 38.

    Using an adjustable stand, lower the axle to allow clearance for the LH engine mount to be removed. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
GFD39157Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

4x2/4x4 

  1. 39.

    Remove the LH engine mount.
GFD40133Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 40.

    1. 1.

      Inspect the engine mount-to-frame nut plate for thread damage.

    1. 2.

      If the nut plate is damaged, remove and discard the engine mount-to-frame nut plate.
GFD39164Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 41.

    NOTE: If necessary, the following 4 steps are to remove the LH engine mount-to-cylinder block bracket.

    Detach the generator wiring harness from the oil filter adapter.

GFD39672Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 42.

    Detach the generator wiring harness from the engine front cover.
GFD39643Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 43.

    Detach the generator wiring harness retainer from the engine block.
GFD39673Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 44.

    Remove the bolts and the LH engine mount-to-cylinder block bracket. Discard the bolts.
GFD40134Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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