Engine - (6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F15)

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

Materials 

1. Lubricate the torque converter pilot hub with Multi-Purpose Grease.

   Material

   : Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray / XL-5-A (ESB-M1C93-B)

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2. Inspect the dowels and replace if necessary

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3. NOTE: Make sure that the component is correctly located on the locating dowels.
   NOTE: Make sure that the torque converter remains in the transmission.
   NOTE: Make sure that no components catch.

   With the aid of an assistant, install the engine into the vehicle. Use the General Equipment: Floor Crane. Use the General Equipment: Lifting Bracket

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4. NOTE: Make sure that the component is installed to the position noted before removal.

   Align the torque converter stud to the hole in the flexplate.

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5. Install the transmission-to-engine bolt.

   Torque

   : 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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6. Install the transmission-to-engine bolts.

   Torque

   : 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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7. Tighten the engine mount studs.

   Torque

   : 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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8. NOTE: Make sure that the component is installed to the position noted before removal.
   1. Install the RH engine mount and the nuts.

      Torque

      : 59 lb.ft (80 Nm)

   2. NOTE: Only tighten the bolts finger tight at this stage.

      Install the RH engine mount bolts finger-tight.

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9. Remove the wooden block and floor jack from under the transmission. Use the General Equipment: Trolley Jack. Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block

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10. Remove the lift equipment. Remove the General Equipment: Floor Crane. Remove the General Equipment: Lifting Bracket

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11. Tighten the RH engine mount bracket bolts.

    Torque

    : 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)

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12. Install the transmission-to-engine bolts.

    Torque

    : 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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13. Install the transmission-to-engine bolt.

    Torque

    : 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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14. NOTE: Only rotate the crankshaft clockwise.

    Install new torque converter nuts.

    Torque

    : 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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15. Install the torque converter nut access plug.

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16. NOTE: Lubricate the engine oil filter seal with clean engine oil.

    Install a new engine oil filter.

    Material

    : Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W20-QSP (WSS-M2C945-A)

    Torque

    : 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

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17. Install the ground cable bolt.

    Torque

    : 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

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18. 1. Install the starter and the bolts.

       Torque

       : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    2. Install the starter solenoid terminal nut.

       Torque

       : 53 lb.in (6 Nm)

    3. Install the starter motor solenoid positive battery cable terminal nut.

       Torque

       : 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

    4. Install the starter terminal cap.

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19. Connect the oil pressure switch, the KS and vacuum solenoid electrical connectors.
    • Attach the wiring harness retainer.

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20. Connect the oil control solenoid electrical connector.
    • Attach the wiring harness retainer.

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21. 1. Install the axle shaft bracket and the bolts.

       Torque

       : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    2. Install a new the axle bearing strap and nuts.

       Torque

       :Stage 1: 44 lb.in (5 Nm) Stage 2: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm) Stage 3: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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22. Connect the coolant hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

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23. Connect the fuel supply tube. Refer to: Spring Lock Couplings .

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24. NOTE: Install all the bolts finger tight before final tightening.

    Install the bracket and the bolts.

    Torque

    :1: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)2: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

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25. Connect the high-pressure fuel pump electrical connector and attach the harness retainer.

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26. Connect the degas bottle coolant tube.

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27. Attach the wiring harness retainers.

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28. 1. Connect the coolant hoses. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    2. Attach the wiring harness retainers.

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29. Connect the vacuum solenoid electrical connector.

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30. Connect the CHT electrical connector.

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31. Connect the ECT sensor electrical connector.

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32. • Connect the MAP sensor and fuel injection harness electrical connectors.
    • Attach the wiring harness retainers.

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33. Connect the throttle body electrical connector.

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34. Connect the VCT electrical connectors.

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35. Connect the CMP sensors and ignition coils electrical connectors.
    • Attach the wiring harness retainers.

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36. Attach the wiring harness retainers.

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37. 1. Connect the generator electrical connector and attach the wiring harness retainers.
    2. Attach the battery cable, install the nut and cap.

       Torque

       : 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

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38. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector and attach the wiring harness retainers.

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39. Install the coolant hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

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40. Install the coolant hoses. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

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41. 1. Install the CAC inlet tube and the clamp.
    2. Install the CAC inlet tube mounting nuts and bolt.

       Torque

       :2: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)3: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

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42. Install the coolant hoses. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

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43. 1. Install the degas bottle.
    2. Install the degas bottle coolant hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    3. Connect the degas bottle coolant tubes.

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44. 1. Install the CAC outlet pipe bracket bolt.

       Torque

       : 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

    2. Tighten the CAC outlet pipe clamps.

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45. 1. Install the EVAP tube assembly and attach the retainers.
    2. Connect the quick release couplings. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
    3. Connect the EVAP purge valve electrical connector.

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46. 1. Install the TC inlet pipe and clamp.
    2. Install the nuts.

       Torque

       : 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

    3. Connect the quick release couplings. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
    4. Connect the vacuum hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

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47. • Connect the turbocharger boost pressure (TCBP) and charger air cooler temperature (CACT) sensor electrical connector.
    • Connect the crankcase pressure sensor electrical connector.
    • Attach the wiring harness retainer.

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48. Connect the vacuum tube.

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49. Install the catalytic converter. Refer to: Catalytic Converter .
50. Install the cowl panel and the bolts.

    Torque

    : 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

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51. Install the cowl panel grille. Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille .
52. 1. With the aid of an assistant, install the hood and the nuts.

       Torque

       : 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

    2. Connect the windshield washer hose.

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53. Install the hood insulator and the retainers.

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54. Fill the engine with clean engine oil. Refer to: Specifications  .

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55. Fill the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
56. Use the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Misfire Monitor Profile Correction routine in the diagnostic scan tool.