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Section 27 (Engine - 1.5L ECOBOOST (118KW/160PS) - I4): Disassembly: Engine

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

GFD190977Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
100-001 (T50T-100-A) Slide Hammer
GFD190978Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
300-OTC1819E2, 200# Floor Crane, Fold Away
GFD190979Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
303-1097 Locking Tool, Variable Camshaft Timing Oil Control Unit
TKIT-2010B-FLM, TKIT-2010B-ROW
GFD190980Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
303-1502 Lifting Device Engine
TKIT-2012A-FL, TKIT-2012A-ROW
GFD190981Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
303-409 (T92C-6700-CH) Remover, Crankshaft Seal
TKIT-1992-FH/FMH/FLMH, TKIT-1993-LMH/MH
GFD190982Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
303-748 Locking Tool, Crankshaft
TKIT-2010B-FLM, TKIT-2010B-ROW
GFD190983Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
307-005 (T59L-100-B) Slide Hammer
GFD190984Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
308-375 Remover, Input Shaft Seal
TKIT-2005U-M, TKIT-1999-F/FLM/LT
GFD190985Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
310-206 Remover, Fuel Injector
TKIT-2009A-FLM
Hot Air Gun
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
NOTE: Do not loosen or remove the crankshaft pulley bolt without first installing the special tools. The crankshaft pulley and the crankshaft timing sprocket are not keyed to the crankshaft. Before any repair requiring loosening or removal of the crankshaft pulley bolt, the crankshaft and camshafts must be locked in place by the special service tools, otherwise severe engine damage can occur.
NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.
NOTE: Refer to exploded views in Description and Operation.
  1. Remove the bolts and the flexplate. Discard the bolts.
    GFD190986Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Mount the engine to the engine stand.
    GFD190987Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Remove Special Service Tool: 300-OTC1819E 2, 200# Floor Crane, Fold Away.
    GFD190988Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1502 Lifting Device Engine.
    GFD190989Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Remove the coolant hose.

    Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

    GFD190990Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Remove the coolant hose.

    Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

    GFD190991Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Detach the wiring harness retainer and disconnect the electrical connector.
    GFD190992Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Disconnect all the coolant hoses.

    Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

    GFD190993Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Remove the coolant hoses.

    Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

    GFD190994Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Disconnect the PCV hose couplings and remove the hoses.

    Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

    GFD190995Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Remove the bolts and the A/C compressor.
    GFD190996Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Remove the bolts and the bracket.
    GFD190997Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the nut, stud, stud bolt and the generator.

    • Remove the bolt and the accessory drive belt idler pulley.

    GFD190998Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Detach the retainers and disconnect the CKP sensor electrical connector.

    • Remove the stud bolt and position the wiring harness aside.

    GFD190999Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Detach the wiring harness retainer and remove the retainer.

    • Disconnect the electrical connectors and position the wiring harness aside.

    GFD191000Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Detach the wiring harness retainers and disconnect the electrical connectors.
    GFD191001Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Detach the wiring harness retainers and disconnect the electrical connectors.
    GFD191002Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Detach the wiring harness retainers and disconnect the electrical connectors.
    GFD191003Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Position the cover and disconnect the CHT sensor wiring harness electrical connector.
    GFD191004Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Detach the retainers, disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the wiring harness.

    • Remove the oil level indicator.

    GFD191005Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Disconnect the vacuum hose and retainer.
    GFD191006Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the nut and the coolant outlet. Discard the nut.

    • Detach the retainers and position the vacuum hose aside.

    • Remove the nuts, bolt and the brackets.

    GFD191007Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Inspect the coolant outlet O-ring seal.
    GFD191008Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the stud bolts and the vacuum pump. Discard the stud bolts.

    • Remove the bolts and the engine lifting bracket.

    • Remove the bolt and stud.

    GFD191009Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Remove and discard the vacuum pump gasket.
    GFD191010Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Detach the retainers and remove the TC wastegate control hose.

    • Remove the nut, bolt and the bracket.

    GFD191011Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Remove the retainers and position the TC coolant tube aside.
    GFD191012Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Remove the retainers and the TC coolant tube.
    GFD191013Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Remove the bolts, stud bolt and the CAC.
    GFD191014Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. NOTE: Bolts remain captured in the intake manifold.

    Remove the bolts and the intake manifold.

    GFD191015Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. NOTE: Note the position of the component before removal.

    Remove the bolts and the VCT oil control solenoids.

    GFD191016Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. NOTE: The O-ring seals are to be re-used unless damaged.

    Inspect the VCT oil control solenoid O-ring seal.

    GFD191017Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the bolts and the ignition coil-on-plugs.

    • Remove the bolts and the CMP sensors.

    GFD191018Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. NOTE: Replace any damaged coil-on-plug assemblies.

    Inspect the coil-on-plug.

    GFD191019Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Loosen the flare nuts and remove and discard the high-pressure fuel tube.
    GFD191020Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Remove the retainers and the high-pressure fuel pump. Discard the retainers.
    GFD191021Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Remove and discard the high-pressure fuel pump O-ring seal.
    GFD191022Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Remove the high-pressure fuel pump tappet.
    GFD191023Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. Inspect the high-pressure fuel pump tappet.
    GFD191024Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the wiring harness.
    GFD191025Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. NOTE: Pull out the fuel rails in the direction of the fuel injector axis or damage may occur to the fuel injectors.
    NOTE: Use compressed air and remove any dirt or foreign material from the cylinder head, block and general surrounding area of the fuel rail and injectors.
    NOTE: When removing the fuel rails, the fuel injectors may remain in the fuel rails but normally remain in the cylinder heads and require the Use of a Fuel Injector Remover tool to extract.

    Remove the bolts and the fuel rail assembly.

    GFD191026Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. NOTE: Take extra care when handling the components.
    NOTE: Remove any of the fuel injectors that remained in the fuel rail.

    Remove clip and any of the fuel injectors that remained in the fuel rail.

    GFD191027Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  35. Remove and discard the fuel injector clip.
    GFD191028Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. NOTE: Remove the fuel injectors that remained in the head.

    Using the special tools, remove the fuel injector.

    Use Special Service Tools: 307-005 (T59L-100-B) Slide Hammer, 310-206 Remover, Fuel Injector.

    GFD191029Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  37. NOTE: Do Not Set The Valve Cover Sealing Surface Face Down On A Bench As The Check Valve And Splitter Leg Is Susceptible To Breakage.

    Remove The Bolts As Shown Below In Sequence And Remove The Valve Cover.

    Fig 1: Valve Cover Loosening Sequence
    GFD191030Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  38. Remove and discard valve cover gasket.
    GFD191031Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  39. NOTE: Use a heat gun to soften the flange sealant, this will aid in the removal of the fuel pump mounting bracket. Failure to follow these directions may result in damage to the fuel pump mounting bracket.

    • Remove the bolts in sequence shown below, heat and break the adhesive bond and remove the high-pressure fuel pump drive unit.
    • Use the General Equipment: Hot Air Gun

    • Remove and discard the O-ring seal.

    GFD191032Courtesy of
  40. NOTE: Use a heat gun to soften the flange sealant, this will aid in the removal of the fuel pump mounting bracket. Failure to follow these directions may result in damage to the fuel pump mounting bracket.

    • Remove the engine cover mounting stud.

    • Remove the bolts and the stud.

    • Heat and break the adhesive bond and remove the brake vacuum pump cap.

      Use the General Equipment: Hot Air Gun

    GFD191033Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  41. Remove the retainer and the oil cooler. Discard the retainer.
    GFD191034Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  42. NOTE: Note the position for installation.

    Detach the retainer, remove the bolts and the KS.

    GFD191035Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the bolt, disconnect the coupling and remove the crankcase vent oil separator inlet pipe.

    • Remove the bolts and the crankcase vent oil separator.

    GFD191036Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  43. Remove and discard the oil pressure switch.
    GFD191037Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  44. Remove the nut, stud and the thermostat housing.
    GFD191038Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  45. Inspect the thermostat housing O-ring seal.
    GFD191039Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  46. Remove the bolts and the TC heat shield.
    GFD191040Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  47. Remove the bolts and the TC oil return tube.
    GFD191041Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  48. Remove and discard the TC oil return tube gasket. Inspect and replace the TC oil return tube O-ring seal as needed.
    GFD191042Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  49. Remove the nuts, retainer and the TC. Discard the nuts.
    GFD191043Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove and discard washers the bolt.

    • Remove and discard the TC oil supply tube O-ring seals.

    GFD191044Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  50. Remove and discard the TC mounting gasket and studs.
    GFD191045Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  51. NOTE: Note the position for installation.

    If equipped with block heater, remove the nut and the block heater.

    GFD191046Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  52. Remove the stud bolt and position the cover from engine front cover aside.
    GFD191047Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the bolts and the coolant pump pulley.

    • Remove the engine mount stud.

    • Remove the engine front cover bolts.

    GFD191048Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  53. Remove the engine front cover.
    GFD191049Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  54. NOTE: Note the different lengths of the bolts.

    Remove the bolts and the engine mount bracket.

    GFD191050Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  55. NOTE: Only rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction.

    Rotate the crankshaft pulley until the timing marks at the 11 o'clock position.

    GFD191051Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  56. Remove the engine plug bolt.
    GFD191052Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  57. NOTE: The Crankshaft TDC Timing Pin will contact the crankshaft and prevent it from turning past TDC. However, the crankshaft can still be rotated in the counterclockwise direction. The crankshaft must remain at the TDC position during the crankshaft pulley removal and installation.

    Install Special Service Tool: 303-748 Locking Tool, Crankshaft.

    GFD191053Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  58. NOTE: Only rotate the crankshaft clockwise direction.

    Rotate the crankshaft slowly clockwise until the crankshaft balance weight is up against the TDC Timing Peg. The engine is now at TDC.

    GFD191054Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  59. Remove the bolt and the crankshaft pulley. Discard the bolt.
    GFD191055Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  60. Remove the retainer and the CKP sensor.
    GFD191056Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  61. NOTE: The timing mark of each VCT unit must be at the 12 o'clock position.

    Install Special Service Tool: 303-1097 Locking Tool, Variable Camshaft Timing Oil Control Unit.

    GFD191057Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  62. WARNING: The timing belt tensioner spring is under load. Extra care must be taken at all times when handling the tensioner. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

    1. Rotate the timing belt tensioner clockwise.
    2. Install a holding pin.

    GFD191058Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  63. Remove the timing belt.
    GFD191059Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  64. Remove the crankshaft sprocket.
    GFD191060Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  65. Using the special tools, remove and discard the crankshaft front seal.

    Use Special Service Tools: 308-375 Remover, Input Shaft Seal, 100-001 (T50T-100-A) Slide Hammer.

    GFD191061Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  66. WARNING: The timing belt tensioner spring is under load. Extra care must be taken at all times when handling the tensioner. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

    Remove the retainer and the timing belt tensioner

    GFD191062Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  67. Remove the bolts and the coolant pump. Discard the bolts.
    GFD191063Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  68. Remove and discard the coolant pump gasket.
    GFD191064Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  69. Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1097 Locking Tool, Variable Camshaft Timing Oil Control Unit.
    GFD191065Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  70. NOTE: Use an open-ended wrench to hold the camshafts by the hexagon to prevent the camshafts from turning.

    Remove the VCT unit caps.

    GFD191066Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  71. NOTE: Use an open-ended wrench to hold the camshafts by the hexagon to prevent the camshafts from turning.

    Remove the bolts and the VCT units. Discard the bolts.

    GFD191067Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  72. Using special tool, remove and discard the camshaft seals.

    Use Special Service Tool: 303-409 (T92C-6700-CH) Remover, Crankshaft Seal.

    GFD191068Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  73. NOTE: Use a heat gun to soften the flange sealant, this will aid in the removal of the camshaft mega cap. Failure to follow these directions may result in damage to the camshaft mega cap.
    NOTE: Do not pry on camshafts when removing or damage to the camshafts may occur.
    NOTE: Note the location and orientation of each camshaft bearing cap and the position of the camshaft lobes on the No. 1 cylinder for installation reference.

    • Remove the bolts and the camshaft caps.

    • Heat and remove the mega cap.

      Use the General Equipment: Hot Air Gun

    • Remove the camshafts.

    GFD191069Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  74. Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
    GFD191070Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  75. NOTE: If the camshafts and valve tappets are to be re Use d, mark the location of the valve tappets to make sure they are assembled in their original positions.
    NOTE: The number on the valve tappets only reflects the digits that follow the decimal. For example, a tappet with the number 0.650 has the thickness of 3.650 mm.

    Remove the valve tappets.

    GFD191071Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  76. Inspect and install new components as necessary.
    GFD191072Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  77. NOTE: Make sure that the cylinder head is at ambient air temperature before removing the cylinder head bolts.

    Remove the bolts in the sequence shown below and the cylinder head. Discard the bolts.

    Fig 2: Cylinder Head Loosening Sequence
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  78. Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket.
    GFD191074Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  79. Remove and discard the dowels.
    GFD191075Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  80. Check the cylinder block and cylinder head distortion. Refer to: Cylinder Head Distortion . Refer to: Cylinder Block Distortion .
  81. Remove Special Service Tool: 303-748 Locking Tool, Crankshaft.
    GFD191053Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  82. Remove the oil pan bolts.
    GFD191076Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  83. Using the pry pads, remove the oil pan.
    GFD191077Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  84. Remove the bolts and the crankshaft rear seal.
    GFD191078Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  85. Remove the bolts and the oil pump screen and pickup tube.
    GFD191079Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  86. NOTE: The O-ring seal is to be re-used unless damaged.

    Inspect the oil pump screen and pickup tube O-ring seal.

    GFD191080Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  87. Remove the bolts and the oil pan baffle.
    GFD191081Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  88. NOTE: Mark the location of the 3 different length bolts.

    Remove the bolts and the oil pump.

    GFD191082Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  89. Remove and discard the oil pump gasket.
    GFD191083Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Before removing the pistons, inspect the top of the cylinder bores.
    2. If necessary, remove the ridge or carbon deposits from each cylinder using an abrasive pad.
    GFD191084Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  90. NOTE: The connecting rod cap bolts are a torque-to-yield design. The original connecting rod cap bolts will be Use d when measuring the connecting rod large end bore during assembly. The connecting rod cap bolts will be discarded after measurement.
    NOTE: Clearly mark the connecting rods, connecting rod caps and connecting rod bearings in numerical order for correct orientation for reassembly.

    Remove the bolts and the connecting rod caps.

    GFD191085Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  91. NOTE: Do not scratch the cylinder walls or crankshaft journals with the connecting rod.

    Using a connecting rod installer, repeat until all the piston/rod assemblies are removed from the engine block.

    GFD191086Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  92. NOTE: Mark the position of the parts, so they can be installed in their original positions.

    Remove the connecting rod main bearings.

    GFD191087Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  93. Inspect the pistons. Refer to: Piston Inspection .
  94. NOTE: The main bearing beam has 2 arrows pointing towards the front of engine for correct orientation for reassembly.

    Remove the bolts in sequence shown below and the main bearing beam.

    Fig 3: Main Bearing Beam Loosening Sequence
    GFD191088Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  95. NOTE: If the main bearings are being re-used, mark them in order for correct orientation and reassembly.

    Remove the crankshaft main beam bearings.

    GFD191089Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  96. Remove the crankshaft.
    GFD191090Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  97. NOTE: If the main bearings are being re-used, mark them in order for correct orientation and reassembly.
    NOTE: The center bulkhead has the thrust bearing.

    Remove the crankshaft main bearings.

    GFD191091Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  98. Remove the bolts and the engine piston oil cooler valves.
    GFD191092Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY