Section 678 (Engine - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT): Disassembly: Engine
Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
| 100-001 (T50T-100-A) Slide Hammer | |
|---|---|
| 205-142 (T80T-4000-J) Installer, Differential Bearing Cone | |
| 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle | |
| 303-1247 VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Installer TKIT-2006UF-FLM TKIT-2006UF-ROW |
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| 303-409 (T92C-6700-CH) Remover, Crankshaft Seal TKIT-1992-FH/FMH/FLMH TKIT-1993-LMH/MH |
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| 303-448 (T93P-6303-A) Holding Tool, Crankshaft TKIT-1993-FLM TKIT-1993-LM |
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| 303-519 (T95P-6701-EH) Remover, Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal TKIT-1995-FH/FLMH TKIT-1995-LMH/MH |
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| 303-F047 Lifting Bracket, Engine | |
| Floor Crane | |
| Three Leg Puller | |
| Mounting Stand | |
| Plastic Scraper | |
Materials
| Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket Remover ZC-30-A | - |
| Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep ZC-31-B | - |
| Metal Brake Parts CleanerPM-4-A, PM-4-B | - |
- 1.NOTE: The flexplate bolts are torque-to-yield design and are not reusable.
- Remove and discard the bolts.
- Remove the flexplate.
- 3.
Inspect the crankshaft sensor ring for damage. If the crankshaft sensor ring has been dropped or has any visual damage, it must be replaced.
- 4.
Using the special tools, remove and discard the crankshaft rear seal.Use Special Service Tool: 303-519 (T95P-6701-EH) Remover, Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal, 100-001 (T50T-100-A) Slide Hammer.
- 5.
Using a floor crane, install the engine on a mounting stand and remove the special tool.Remove Special Service Tool: 303-F047 Lifting Bracket, Engine.
Use the General Equipment: Floor Crane
Use the General Equipment: Mounting Stand
- 9.
Remove and discard the nuts.- Remove the exhaust manifold.
- Clean and inspect the exhaust manifold. Refer to: Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection .
- 12.
Remove and discard the nuts.- Remove the exhaust manifold.
- Clean and inspect the exhaust manifold. Refer to: Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection .
- 14.NOTE: 4x2 shown in illustration, 4x4 similar.
- Disconnect the VCT variable force solenoids and ignition coils electrical connectors.
- Detach the wiring harness retainers.
- 15.
- Disconnect the VCT variable force solenoid electrical connectors.
- Detach the wiring harness retainers.
- 16.
Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors.- Detach the wiring harness retainer.
- Remove the bolt and the RH exhaust CMP sensor.
- 19.
- 1.
Reposition the wiring harness insulator.
- 2.
Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors.
- 3.
Detach the engine wiring harness retainers.
- 1.
- 23.NOTE: When removing the ignition coils, a slight twisting motion will break the seal and ease removal.
Remove the bolts and the ignition coils.
- 25.NOTE: Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.
Remove and discard the gasket.
- 26.
Inspect the VCT variable force solenoid seals. Remove any damaged seals using the special tools.Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle, 205-142 (T80T-4000-J) installer, Differential Bearing Cone.
- 27.
Inspect the spark plug seals. Remove any damaged seals using the special tools.Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle, 303-1247 VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Installer.
- 28.NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
Clean the valve cover mating surface of the RH cylinder head and engine front cover. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .
Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper
Material
: Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A
Material
: Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep / ZC-31-B
Material
: Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B
- 29.
- 1.
Remove the oil level indicator.
- 2.
Depress the tab.
- 3.
Rotate the oil level indicator tube counterclockwise.
- 4.
Pull the oil level indicator tube from the engine.
- 1.
- 31.NOTE: Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.
Remove and discard the gasket.
- 32.
Inspect the VCT variable force solenoid seals. Remove any damaged seals using the special tools.Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle, 205-142 (T80T-4000-J) installer, Differential Bearing Cone.
- 33.
Inspect the spark plug seals. Remove any damaged seals using the special tools.Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W)Handle, 303-1247 VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Installer.
- 34.NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
Clean the valve cover mating surface of the LH cylinder head and engine front cover. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .
Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper
Material
: Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A
Material
: Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep / ZC-31-B
Material
: Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B
- 47.
- Using the 3 Leg Puller and the crankshaft pulley bolt, remove the crankshaft pulley.
Use the General Equipment: Three Leg Puller
- Discard the crankshaft pulley bolt.
- Using the 3 Leg Puller and the crankshaft pulley bolt, remove the crankshaft pulley.
- 48.NOTE: Use care not to damage the engine front cover or the crankshaft when removing the seal.
Using the special tool, remove and discard the crankshaft front oil seal.
Use Special Service Tool: 303-409 (T92C-6700-CH) Remover, Crankshaft Seal.
- 55.NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
Clean and inspect the mating surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .
Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper
Material
: Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A
Material
: Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B
Material
: Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep / ZC-31-B
- 56.
Using the special tool, rotate the crankshaft clockwise until the keyway is at the 7:30 position.Use Special Service Tool: 303-448 (T93P-6303-A) Holding Tool, Crankshaft.
- 57.
Verify the timing mark on the RHVCT unit is on top, if not, rotate the crankshaft clockwise one complete revolution so the keyway is at the 7:30 position.
- 59.NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the crankshaft slightly to provide enough slack in the chain to remove the RH timing chain tensioner arm. Return the crankshaft keyway to the 7:30 position after removing the RH timing chain tensioner arm.
Remove the RH timing chain tensioner arm.
- 60.NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the crankshaft slightly to provide enough slack in the chain to remove the RH timing chain guide. Return the crankshaft keyway to the 7:30 position after removing the RH timing chain guide.
Remove the bolt and the RH timing chain guide.
- 64.
- 1.
Depress the secondary timing chain tensioner.
- 2.
Turn the tensioner counterclockwise 90 degrees.
- 1.
- 67.NOTE: The front camshaft bearing mega cap must be removed first and then the remaining camshaft bearing caps. Failure to follow this direction may result in damage to the engine.
Remove the bolts and the front camshaft bearing mega cap.
- 70.
- 1.
Remove the camshaft roller follower and hydraulic lash adjuster assemblies.
- 2.
Separate the hydraulic lash adjusters from the spring clips on the camshaft roller followers.
- 3.
Inspect the hydraulic lash adjuster and roller follower for damage. If any damage is found, inspect the camshaft lobes and valves for damage. Replace damaged components as necessary.
- 1.
- 74.NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.NOTE: Clean the cylinder head bolt holes in the cylinder block using compressed air. Make sure all coolant, oil or other foreign material is removed.
- Clean and inspect the cylinder head-to-cylinder block mating surfaces of both the cylinder head and the cylinder block
- Refer to: Cylinder Head Distortion .
- Refer to: Cylinder Block Distortion .
- 75.
Using the special tool, rotate the crankshaft clockwise one complete revolution.Use Special Service Tool: 303-448 (T93P-6303-A)Holding Tool, Crankshaft.
- 76.
Using the special tool, rotate the crankshaft clockwise until the keyway is at the 3:30 position.Use Special Service Tool: 303-448 (T93P-6303-A) Holding Tool, Crankshaft.
- 78.NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the crankshaft slightly to provide enough slack in the chain to remove the LH timing chain tensioner arm. Return the crankshaft keyway to the 3:30 position after removing the LH timing chain tensioner arm.
Remove the LH timing chain tensioner arm.
- 79.NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the crankshaft slightly to provide enough slack in the chain to remove the LH timing chain guide. Return the crankshaft keyway to the 3:30 position after removing the LH timing chain guide.
Remove the bolt and the LH timing chain guide.
- 83.
Slide the Variable Camshaft Timing VCT assemblies and secondary timing chain forward 2 mm (0.078 in).
- 84.
- 1.
Depress the secondary timing chain tensioner.
- 2.
Turn the tensioner counterclockwise 90 degrees.
- 1.
- 87.NOTE: The front camshaft bearing mega cap must be removed first and then the remaining camshaft bearing caps. Failure to follow this direction may result in damage to the engine.
Remove the bolts and the front camshaft bearing mega cap.
- 90.
- 1.
Remove the camshaft roller follower and hydraulic lash adjuster assemblies.
- 2.
Separate the hydraulic lash adjusters from the spring clips on the camshaft roller followers.
- 3.
Inspect the hydraulic lash adjuster and roller follower for damage. If any damage is found, inspect the camshaft lobes and valves for damage. Replace damaged components as necessary.
- 1.
- 94.NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.NOTE: Clean the cylinder head bolt holes in the cylinder block using compressed air. Make sure all coolant, oil or other foreign material is removed.
- Clean and inspect the cylinder head-to-cylinder block mating surfaces of both the cylinder head and the cylinder block
- Refer to: Cylinder Head Distortion .
- Refer to: Cylinder Block Distortion .
- 97.NOTE: A new oil cooler must be installed or severe damage to the engine can occur.
Remove the threaded fitting and the oil cooler.
- Discard the oil cooler.
- 104.NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
Clean the mating surface of the cylinder block. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper
Material
: Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A
Material
: Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep / ZC-31-B
Material
: Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B
- 105.NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.
Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.
- 107.NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
Clean and inspect the mating surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .
Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper
Material
: Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A
Material
: Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B
Material
: Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep / ZC-31-B
- 109.
- Before removing the pistons, inspect the top of the cylinder bores.
- If necessary, remove the ridge or carbon deposits from each cylinder using an abrasive pad.
- 110.NOTE: Verify that the connecting rod and rod cap have orientation numbers cast into them. If not, number the connecting rod and rod cap for correct orientation. Failure to do so can result in engine damage.
Remove the bolts and the connecting rod cap.
- 111.NOTE: Do not scratch the cylinder walls or crankshaft journals with the connecting rod or engine damage may occur.
Remove the piston through the top of the cylinder block
- 113.
Disassemble the 8 pistons. Refer to: Piston Inspection .
- 114.
- 1.
Remove and discard the cross-mounted main cap bolts.
- 2.
Remove and discard the main bearing cap bolts and stud bolt.
- 1.
- 115.
Remove the main bearing caps (1), the lower crankshaft main bearings (2) and the lower thrust bearing (3).
- 116.
Remove the crankshaft (1), the upper crankshaft main bearings (2) and the upper thrust washer (3) from the cylinder block.