Section 320 (Engine Mechanical - 6.8L): Installation: Engine: Installation

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Lubricate the torque converter pilot hub with multi-purpose grease.

Fig 1: Locating Torque Converter Pilot Hub
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Using a suitable floor crane, position the engine assembly into the vehicle and lower the engine assembly into place.
NOTE: The upper 2 transmission-to-engine bolts will be installed later.

Install the lower 5 transmission-to-engine bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 2: Locating Transmission-To-Engine Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: The engine support insulator through bolts and transmission support insulator nuts can not be tightened until the support insulators are supporting the full weight of the engine and transmission assembly, or damage to the vehicle or engine support insulator may occur.

Remove the floor crane.
NOTE: The engine support insulator through bolt must be discarded and a new bolt installed, or damage to the vehicle or engine support insulator may occur.

NOTE: Only use hand tools when installing the engine support through bolt or damage to the engine support insulator may occur.

Tighten the new RH engine support insulator through bolt.
- Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Locating RH Engine Support Insulator Through Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: The engine support insulator through bolt must be discarded and a new bolt installed, or damage to the vehicle or engine support insulator may occur.

NOTE: Only use hand tools when installing the engine support through bolt or damage to the engine support insulator may occur.

Install a new LH engine support insulator through bolt.
- Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 4: Locating LH Engine Support Insulator Through Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install 6 new torque converter-to-flexplate nuts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 5: Locating Torque Converter-To-Flexplate Nut
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Install the cylinder block opening cover.

Fig 6: Locating Cylinder Block Opening Cover
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NOTE: The transmission support insulator-to-crossmember nuts must be discarded and new nuts installed, or damage to the vehicle or transmission support insulator may occur.

NOTE: The transmission support insulator studs may come out of the insulator while removing the nuts. Install new transmission support insulator studs if the studs come out of the insulator.

Install 2 new transmission support insulator-to-crossmember nuts.
- Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
- If required, install new transmission support insulator stud(s) (W790019) and tighten to 75 Nm (55 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 7: Locating Transmission Support Insulator-To-Crossmember Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM - GASOLINE ENGINES .
Install the flexplate inspection cover and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 34 Nm (25 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 8: Locating Flexplate Inspection Cover Mounting Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Install the 4 exhaust Y-pipe flange nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 9: Locating Y-Pipe Flange Mounting Nuts
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Position the oil cooler and install the threaded shaft.
- Tighten to 58 Nm (43 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 10: Locating Threaded Insert And Oil Cooler
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Connect the oil cooler coolant hoses.

Fig 11: Locating Oil Cooler Coolant Hoses
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Install a new engine oil filter.
- Tighten to 16 Nm (142 lb-in).
  
  Fig 12: Locating Oil Filter
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Position the A/C compressor and install the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 13: Locating A/C Compressor Mounting Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the transmission fluid cooler tube support bracket (if equipped) and the starter wiring harness support bracket on the engine front cover stud bolt and install the nut.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 14: Locating Transmission Auxiliary Fluid Cooler Tube And Starter Wiring Harness Support Bracket Mounting Nut
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the power steering pump and install the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 15: Locating Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts
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Install the power steering tube and the bolt.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (17 lb-ft).
If equipped, connect the block heater electrical connector.

Fig 16: Locating Block Heater Electrical Connector
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Install the ground strap and bolt on the LH cylinder head.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 17: Locating LH Cylinder Head Mounting Nut And Ground Strap
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Install the ground strap and the nut.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 18: Locating RH Cylinder Head Mounting Nut And Ground Strap
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Attach the transmission wiring harness retainer to the RH cylinder head stud bolt.

Fig 19: Locating Transmission Wiring Harness Retainer
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Install the upper 2 transmission-to-engine bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 20: Locating Upper Transmission-To-Engine Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the transmission fluid level indicator tube and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 21: Locating Transmission Fluid Level Indicator Tube Mounting Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using new O-ring seals, connect the 2 A/C compressor manifold tube assemblies to the A/C compressor and install the 2 nuts.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
  
  Fig 22: Locating A/C Compressor Manifold Tube Assembly Mounting Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the A/C compressor electrical connector and attach the wiring harness retainer.

Fig 23: Locating A/C Compressor Electrical Connector And Wiring Harness Retainer
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Connect the wiring harness retainers to the engine front cover stud bolts.

Fig 24: Locating Wiring Harness Retainers
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Install the lower radiator hose and degas bottle coolant outlet hose.

Fig 25: Locating Degas Bottle Coolant Outlet Hose And Lower Radiator Hose
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Connect the heater coolant hose to the heater coolant tube.

Fig 26: Locating Heater Coolant Hose Clamp
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Position the accessory drive belt onto the accessory drive pulleys.
Install the degas bottle. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING - GASOLINE ENGINES .
NOTE: If the engine is repaired or replaced because of upper engine failure, typically including valve or piston damage, check the intake manifold for metal debris. If metal debris is found, install a new intake manifold. Failure to follow these instructions can result in engine damage.

Install the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD .
Fill the crankcase with clean engine oil.
Install the engine cooling module. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING - GASOLINE ENGINES .
If the engine was disassembled, use the scan tool to perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure following the on-screen instructions.