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Section 9 (Engine Mechanical - 3.5L): Removal: Engine

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SPECIAL TOOLS DESCRIPTION

G08976529
2, 200# Floor Crane, Fold Away
300-OTC1819E
G08976530
Adjustable Grip Arm, 1735A
014-00001
G08976531
Disconnect Tool, Transmission Cooler Tube
307-569
G08976532
Eye, Engine Lift
303-1245
G08976533
Powertrain Lift
300-OTC1585AE
G08976534
Spreader Bar
303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) 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. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the engine appearance cover. Refer to ENGINE APPEARANCE COVER - EXPLODED VIEW .
  3. Recover the A/C system. Refer to HVAC - CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
  4. Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
  5. 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 1: Holding Steering Wheel Straight-Ahead Position Using Steering Wheel Holding Device
    G08976535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Drain the engine cooling system. Refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  7. Remove the LH and RH front wheels and tires. Refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
  8. Remove the LH and RH inner splash shields. Refer to BODY PANEL SYSTEM - FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  9. Remove the accessory drive belt and the power steering belt. Refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT .
  10. Disconnect the power steering cooler hose and drain the power steering fluid into a suitable drain pan.
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  11. Remove the power steering cooler bracket bolt from the RH side of the subframe.
    Fig 2: Locating Power Steering Cooler Bracket Bolt
    G08976537Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the degas bottle. Refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  13. Disconnect the hose from the power steering reservoir.
    Fig 3: Locating ACL Outlet Pipe Clamp
    G08976538Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the engine Air Cleaner (ACL) and ACL outlet pipe. Refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM & INTAKE AIR FILTERING SYSTEM .
  15. Remove the battery tray. Refer to BATTERY, BATTERY MOUNTING & BATTERY CABLES .
  16. Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the power feed from the battery terminal.
    • Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector.
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  17. Remove the nut and the ground wire.
    • Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector.
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  18. Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers from the stud bolt and bracket.
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  19. Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector.
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  20. Detach the 3 wiring harness retainers from the bracket and inner fender.
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  21. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the upper intake manifold.
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  22. Disconnect the upper radiator hose, lower radiator hose and 2 heater hoses from the thermostat housing.
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  23. Disconnect the transaxle control cable from the control lever.
    • Detach the control cable from the bracket.
      Fig 4: Locating Control Cable Bracket
      G08976546Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. If equipped, detach the engine block heater harness retainers from the radiator support and the A/C suction tube.
    Fig 5: Locating Engine Block Heater Harness Retainers
    G08976547Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the A/C tube bracket bolt.
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  26. Remove the nut and disconnect the A/C pressure tube fitting.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
      Fig 6: Locating A/C Pressure Tube Fitting Bolt
      G08976549Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove the safety clip from the A/C fitting.
    • Disconnect the A/C suction tube fitting.
      Fig 7: Locating A/C Suction Tube Fitting Safety Clip
      G08976550Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Disconnect the 2 PCM electrical connectors.
    • Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers from the stud bolts.
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  29. Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector.
    • Detach the wiring harness retainer from the RH valve cover stud bolt.
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  30. Remove the bolt and the ground wire from the engine front cover.
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  31. Remove the nut and the radio interference capacitor wire from the engine front cover stud.
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  32. Remove the 2 secondary latches from the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
    Fig 8: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes Secondary Latches
    G08976555Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Using the Transmission Cooler Tube Disconnect Tool, disconnect the transmission cooling tubes.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Transmission Cooler Tube Tool
    G08976556Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
    NOTE: The guide pin bolts are different sizes. The larger bolt is the upper guide pin bolt.

    Remove the 2 RH and 2 LH brake caliper guide pin bolts and position aside the front brake calipers and secure with a length of mechanic's wire.

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  35. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

    Remove the bolts and position aside the RH and LH front wheel speed sensor.

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  36. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

    Remove the 2 RH and 2 LH front shock absorber lower flag bolts and nuts.

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  37. Remove the exhaust Y-pipe. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM
  38. Remove the 4 oil pan-to-transaxle bolts.
    Fig 10: Locating Oil Pan-To-Transaxle Bolts
    G08976560Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Remove the 2 fasteners and the inspection cover.
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  40. Remove and discard the 3 torque converter bolts.
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  41. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
    • Install the drain plug and tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
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  42. Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
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    All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles 

  43. NOTE: Index-mark the driveshaft for installation.

    Remove the 4 bolts and support the driveshaft with a length of mechanic's wire.

    Fig 11: Locating Driveshaft Bolts
    G08976565Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  44. Remove the 2 nuts and the roll restrictor heat shield.
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  45. NOTE: Do not allow the intermediate shaft to rotate while it is disconnected from the gear or damage to the clockspring can occur. If there is evidence that the intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .

    Remove and discard the steering intermediate shaft bolt.

    • Separate the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear.
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  46. Remove the 3 RH subframe-to-lower bumper nuts.
    Fig 12: Locating RH Subframe-To-Lower Bumper Nuts
    G08976568Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  47. Remove the 3 LH subframe-to-lower bumper nuts and separate the lower bumper from the subframe.
    Fig 13: Locating LH Subframe-To-Lower Bumper Nuts
    G08976569Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  48. Mark the relationship of the front subframe to the underbody at the mounting locations.
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  49. Remove the 2 bolts and the subframe brace.
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  50. NOTE: The fuel and vapor tube assembly clip must remain attached to the transaxle case stud during engine removal. Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to the fuel and vapor tube assembly.

    Disconnect the fuel supply tube and Evaporative Emission (EVAP) tube quick connect couplings. For additional information, refer to the QUICK CONNECT COUPLING procedure.

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  51. Position a 2 x 6 board, 60 in (1, 524 mm) in length and two 2 x 6 boards, 24 in (609.6 mm) in length onto the Powertrain Lift.
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  52. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

    Position the Powertrain Lift and boards.

    1. Position the long board directly under the control arms.
    2. Position the short boards under the engine oil pan and transmission.
      G08976574
  53. Install an Adjustable Grip Arm from the Powertrain Lift to the LH engine-to-transmission bolt hole.
    G08976575
  54. Remove the transaxle support insulator through bolt and nut.
    Fig 14: Locating Transaxle Support Insulator Through Bolt And Nut
    G08976576Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  55. Remove the 3 nuts, the bolt and the transaxle support insulator bracket.
    Fig 15: Locating Transaxle Support Insulator Bracket Bolt
    G08976577Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  56. Remove the nut, bolt and engine mount brace.
    Fig 16: Locating Engine Mount Brace Nut And Bolt
    G08976578Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  57. Remove the 4 engine mount nuts.
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  58. Remove the 3 bolts and the engine mount.
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  59. Remove the 2 nuts, 2 bolts and the 2 subframe support brackets.
    G08976581
  60. Remove the 2 front subframe nuts.
    Fig 17: Locating Front Subframe Nuts
    G08976582Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  61. Remove the 2 middle subframe nuts and lower subframe onto the Powertrain Lift.
    • Lower the powertrain/subframe assembly from the vehicle.
      Fig 18: Locating Middle Subframe Nuts
      G08976583Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  62. Install the Engine Lift Eye on the LH cylinder head.
    Fig 19: Identifying Engine Lift Eye On LH Cylinder Head
    G08976584Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  63. Install the Floor Crane and Spreader Bar.
    Fig 20: Locating Floor Crane And Spreader Bar
    G08976585Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  64. Remove the starter motor solenoid cover.
    G08976586
  65. Remove the 2 nuts and the starter motor wiring terminals.
    G08976587
  66. Disconnect the wiring harness retainer from the starter motor stud bolt.
    G08976588
  67. Remove the bolt, stud bolt and the starter.
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  68. Disconnect the transmission control electrical connector.
    • Detach the wiring harness retainer.
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  69. Remove the bolt for the ground on the back side of the RH cylinder head and position the wiring harness aside.
    G08976591
  70. Remove the 2 nuts from valve cover for power steering hose retainers.
    G08976592
  71. NOTE: Power steering hoses removed from graphic for clarity.

    Remove the 3 bolts and position aside the power steering pump.

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  72. Disconnect the RH Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS) electrical connector.
    Fig 21: Locating RH Catalyst Monitor Sensor Electrical Connector
    G08976594Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  73. Remove the 4 nuts (3 shown) and the RH catalytic converter.
    • Discard the gasket and the nuts.
      G08976595
  74. Remove the Adjustable Grip Arm.
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  75. Install a ratchet strap from the front subframe to the LH engine lift eye.
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  76. Using the Floor Crane and Spreader Bar, remove the powertrain and subframe as an assembly from the Powertrain Lift and set on the ground.
    • Position wood blocks under the engine and transmission.
    • Secure the RH knuckle to the transaxle with a ratchet strap to keep RH halfshaft in place.
      Fig 22: Locating Floor Crane And Spreader Bar
      G08976598Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  77. Remove the ratchet strap.
    G08976599

    AWD vehicles 

  78. Remove the 2 RH halfshaft-to-PTU bracket bolts.
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  79. Remove the 5 bolts and the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) support bracket.
    Fig 23: Locating Power Transfer Unit Support Bracket Bolt
    G08976601Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    FWD vehicles 

  80. Remove the RH halfshaft bolt and 2 stud bolts.
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    All vehicles 

  81. Disconnect the EVAP tube quick connect coupling from the purge valve. For additional information, refer to the QUICK CONNECT COUPLING procedure.
    • Detach the EVAP tube retainer.
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  82. NOTE: Do not separate the fuel and vapor tube assembly clip from the transaxle case stud. Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to the fuel and vapor tube assembly.

    Disconnect the fuel supply tube. For additional information, refer to the QUICK CONNECT COUPLING procedure.

    Fig 24: Locating Fuel Supply Tube Quick Connect Coupling
    G08976604Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  83. Remove the 2 engine-to-transaxle bolts.
    Fig 25: Locating Engine-To-Transaxle Bolts
    G08976605Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  84. Remove the 5 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
    • Separate the transaxle from the engine.
      Fig 26: Locating Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts
      G08976606Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  85. Using the Floor Crane and Spreader Bar, remove the engine from the transaxle.
    Fig 27: Locating Floor Crane And Spreader Bar
    G08976607Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.