Section 36 (ENGINE - 2.7L ECOBOOST (238kW/324PS)): Disassembly: Engine

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

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Floor Crane
Three Leg Puller
Mounting Stand
Plastic Scraper
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Flat-Bladed Screwdriver

1. Remove the bolts and the flexplate.

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2. Remove the crankshaft sensor ring.

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3. Inspect the crankshaft sensor ring for damage. If the crankshaft sensor ring has been dropped or has any visual damage, it must be discarded.

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4. 1. Disconnect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
   2. Remove the bolt and the CKP sensor.

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5. Remove the bolts and the crankshaft rear seal and retainer plate.
   • Discard the crankshaft rear seal and retainer plate.

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6. Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation . Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper

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7. Using a floor crane, install the engine on a mounting stand. Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1246 Engine Spreader Bar., 303-1634 Lift Eyes (2). Use the General Equipment: Floor Crane. Use the General Equipment: Mounting Stand

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8. • Remove the bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
   • Remove the bolt and the idler pulley.
   • Remove the bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
   • Remove the generator stud.
   • Remove the bolt and the generator.

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9. • Disconnect the oil pressure control solenoid electrical connector.
   • Remove the retainer and the oil pressure control solenoid.

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10. Detach the wiring harness retainers.

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11. • Disconnect the KS electrical connector.
    • Detach the wiring harness retainer.
    • Remove the nut, the bolt and the bracket.

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12. Remove the stud bolt and the ground wire.

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13. • Disconnect the high pressure fuel pump electrical connector.
    • Detach the wiring harness retainers.
    • Remove the stud bolt and the ground wire.

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14. • Disconnect the PCV tube quick release couplings and remove the tube. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
    1. Disconnect the throttle body electrical connector and detach the wiring harness retainer.

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15. • Disconnect the crankcase pressure sensor electrical connector.
    • Detach the PCV tube retainer.
    • Disconnect the PCV tube quick release coupling and remove the tube. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .

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16. Disconnect the EVAP tube quick release coupling and remove the tube. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .

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17. 1. Disconnect the EVAP tube quick release coupling. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
    2. Disconnect the EVAP purge valve electrical connector.
    3. Lift the EVAP purge valve off of the intake manifold mounting tab and remove the valve from the engine.

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18. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors and retainers.

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19. 1. Remove the vacuum harness pressure sensor bolt.
    2. Disconnect the MAP sensor electrical connector.
    3. Detach the wiring harness and vacuum harness retainers.

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20. • Slide the insulator up to access the CHT electrical connector.
    • Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors and detach the wiring harness retainers.

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21. • Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors.
    • Detach the wiring harness retainers and remove the harness from the engine.

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22. Detach the vacuum hose retainers.
    • Release the clamp and disconnect the vacuum hose from the TC.

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23. 1. Release the clamp and disconnect the vacuum hose from the TC.
    2. Remove the vacuum control solenoid bolts.
    3. Disconnect the vacuum tube quick release coupling. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
    4. Detach the retainers and remove the vacuum tube assembly from the engine.

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24. NOTE: When removing the ignition coil-on-plugs, a slight twisting motion will break the seal and ease removal.

    Remove the bolts and the coil-on-plug assemblies.

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25. Remove the oil level indicator.

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26. 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 if found, install a new intake manifold. Failure to follow these instructions can result in engine damage.

    Loosen the bolts and remove the intake manifold.

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27. Inspect the gaskets and replace as necessary.

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28. NOTE: To release the fuel pressure in the high-pressure fuel tube, wrap the high-pressure fuel tube flare nuts with a shop towel to absorb any residual fuel pressure during the loosening of high-pressure fuel tube flare nuts.
    • Loosen the high-pressure fuel pump-to-fuel rail high-pressure fuel tube flare nuts.
    • Remove and discard the high-pressure fuel tube.

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29. NOTE: Alternately loosen the high-pressure fuel pump nuts one revolution at a time.

    Remove the nuts and the high-pressure fuel pump.

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30. Remove and discard the high-pressure fuel pump O-ring seal.

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31. Remove the high-pressure fuel pump tappet.

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32. Inspect the high-pressure fuel pump roller tappet. If any flat spots or scoring are found, especially in the indicated areas, then inspect the high-pressure fuel pump and the high-pressure fuel pump roller tappet drive lobe. Install new components as necessary.

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33. Remove the stud bolts and the high-pressure fuel pump drive unit.

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34. Clean and prepare the sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation . Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper

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35. • Loosen the fuel rail-to-fuel rail high-pressure fuel tube flare nuts.
    • Remove and discard the high-pressure fuel tube.

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36. Remove the bolts and the brake vacuum pump.

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37. Clean and prepare the sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation . Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper

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38. Remove the bolts and the coolant pump.

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39. Remove and discard the coolant pump gasket and seal.

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40. Remove the bolts and the TC oil supply tube.

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

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42. Remove the bolts and the TC oil return tube.

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43. Remove and discard the TC oil return tube O-ring seal.

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44. Remove and discard the TC oil return tube-to-engine block gasket.

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45. Release the clamp and disconnect the TC coolant return hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

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46. NOTE: Remove the TC coolant supply tube from the engine block while removing the TC.
    • Remove the TC coolant supply tube bolt.
    • Remove the TC bolt.
    • Remove the nuts and the TC.

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47. Remove and discard the TC coolant supply tube O-ring seal.

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48. • Remove and discard the TC gasket.
    • Remove and discard the TC mounting studs.

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49. Remove the bolts and the TC oil supply tube.

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

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51. Remove the bolt and disconnect the TC coolant return tube.

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52. Remove and discard the TC coolant return tube O-ring seal.

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53. NOTE: AWD shown FWD is similar.

    Remove the bolts and the TC oil return tube.

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54. Remove and discard the TC oil return tube O-ring seal.

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55. Remove and discard the TC oil return tube-to-engine block gasket.

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56. Remove the TC coolant supply tube bolt.

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57. NOTE: Remove the TC coolant supply tube from the engine block while removing the TC.

    Remove the retainers and the TC.

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58. Remove and discard the TC coolant supply tube O-ring seal.

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59. Remove and discard the TC gasket.

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60. Remove and discard the TC mounting studs.

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61. Remove the oil pan bolts.

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62. 1. Using a large flat-bladed screwdriver and the indicated pry pads, release the sealer and separate the oil pan from the bottom of the engine.
    2. NOTE: Do not reuse the oil pans sealed by Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone. Oil pans sealed by Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone are to be removed and discarded. The replacement oil pan will have a press-in-place gasket.

       Remove the oil pan. Discard the oil pan if it is sealed with Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone.

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63. If equipped, remove and discard the oil pan press-in-place gasket.

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64. Remove and discard the oil pump seal.

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65. Clean and prepare the sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation . Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper

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66. Loosen the fasteners and remove the valve cover.

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67. Remove and discard the gasket.
    • Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.

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68. 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.

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69. Clean and prepare the sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation . Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper

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70. Loosen the fasteners and remove the valve cover.

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71. Remove and discard the gasket.
    • Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.

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72. 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.

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73. Clean and prepare the sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation . Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper

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74. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.

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75. Using the 3 Leg Puller and a step plate, remove the crankshaft pulley. Use the General Equipment: Three Leg Puller

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76. NOTE: Use care not to damage the engine front cover or the crankshaft when removing the seal.
    1. Install the crankshaft pulley bolt.
    2. Using the special tool, remove and discard the crankshaft front oil seal. Use Special Service Tool: 303-409 (T92C-6700-CH) Remover, Crankshaft Seal.
    3. NOTE: Retain the original crankshaft pulley bolt for turning the crankshaft while the pulley is removed.

       Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.

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77. NOTE: There are 4 different types of fasteners, note location of each fastener for assembly.

    Remove the engine front cover fasteners.

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78. Using a large flat-bladed screwdriver and the indicated pry pads, release the sealer and remove the engine front cover. Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver

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79. Remove and discard the engine front cover gaskets.

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80. Remove and discard the oil gallery seal (6G068).

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81. • Clean and prepare the sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .

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82. Clean and prepare the sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation . Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper

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83. NOTE: Rotate the crankshaft utilizing only the original crankshaft pulley bolt. Failure to follow this direction may cause damage to the crankshaft and result in engine failure.

    Install the original crankshaft pulley bolt.

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84. NOTE: The VCT units have 2 timing marks on them, a triangle and a circle. For removal and installation of the RH side the triangle marks are used.
    1. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise.
    2. Position the crankshaft sprocket keyway at the 11 o'clock position.
    3. Verify the triangle  timing marks on the VCT units are at the 2 o'clock (intake) and 11 o'clock (exhaust) positions. If the circle  timing marks are at these positions the crankshaft must be turned clockwise one revolution (360 degrees).

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85. Remove the bolts and the RH timing chain tensioner.

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86. Remove the RH timing chain tensioner arm.

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87. Remove the bolts and the RH timing chain guide.

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88. Remove the RH timing chain.

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89. NOTE: The VCT units have 2 timing marks on them, a triangle and a circle. For removal and installation of the LH side the circle marks are used.
    1. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise one revolution (360 degrees).
    2. Position the crankshaft sprocket keyway at the 11 o'clock position.
    3. The circle  timing marks on the VCT units will be at the 10 o'clock (intake) and 12:30 (exhaust) positions.

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90. Remove the original crankshaft pulley bolt.

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91. Remove the timing chain sprocket.

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92. 1. Rotate the oil pump drive chain tensioner counterclockwise.
    2. Insert a small hex wrench or pin into the holes of the tensioner to secure the end of the spring.

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93. Remove the bolt and oil pump drive chain tensioner.

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94. Remove the bolts and oil pump drive chain guide.

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95. Remove the oil pump drive chain.

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96. Remove the bolts and the LH timing chain tensioner.

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97. Remove the LH timing chain tensioner arm.

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98. Remove the bolts and the LH timing chain guide.

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99. Remove the LH timing chain.

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100. Remove the timing chain sprocket.

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101. Remove the bolts and the oil pump.

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102. 1. Install Special Service Tool: 303-1248 Camshaft holding tools.
     2. Remove and discard the VCT unit bolts.
     3. Remove the VCT units.

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103. 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.

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104. Remove the bolts and the camshaft bearing caps.

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105. Remove the intake and exhaust camshafts.

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106. 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.

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107. 1. Release the clamp and disconnect the coolant hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
     2. NOTE: Do not pry the cylinder head to coolant outlet connector behind the bracket. If necessary, use gripping pliers to pull the cylinder head to coolant outlet connector from the cylinder head.

        Remove the bolt and the cylinder head to coolant outlet connector hose assembly.

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108. • Remove and discard the cylinder head bolts.
     • Remove the cylinder head.

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109. Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket.

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110. • 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 .

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111. 1. Install Special Service Tool: 303-1248 Camshaft holding tools.
     2. Remove and discard the VCT unit bolts.
     3. Remove the VCT units.

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112. 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.

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113. Remove the bolts and the camshaft bearing caps.

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114. Remove the intake and exhaust camshafts.

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115. 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.

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116. 1. Release the clamp and disconnect the coolant hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
     2. NOTE: Do not pry the cylinder head to coolant outlet connector behind the bracket. If necessary, use gripping pliers to pull the cylinder head to coolant outlet connector from the cylinder head.

        Remove the bolt and the cylinder head to coolant outlet connector hose assembly.

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117. • Remove and discard the cylinder head bolts.
     • Remove the cylinder head.

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118. Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket.

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119. • 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 .

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120. 1. Detach the wiring harness retainer from the stud bolt.
     2. Remove the stud bolt, the nuts and the coolant outlet connector pipe.

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121. 1. Disconnect the ECT sensor electrical connector.
     2. Remove the bolts and the KS assembly.

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122. NOTE: Do not reuse the ECT sensor, install a new sensor.

     Remove and discard the ECT sensor.

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123. Remove the engine block skirt stiffener bolts.

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124. Using a suitable pry bar at the 4 pry pad locations, release the engine block skirt stiffener-to-engine block seal.

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125. • Remove the engine block skirt stiffener.
     • Remove and discard the oil seal.

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126. Clean and prepare the sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation . Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper

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127. • 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.

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128. Remove the bolts and the connecting rod cap.

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129. NOTE: Position the cylinder bank for the piston serviced in a vertical position. 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
     • Repeat the steps for each of the remaining pistons.

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130. • Remove the connecting rod bearings.
     • Disassemble and inspect the pistons. Refer to: Piston . Refer to: Piston Inspection .

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131. Remove and discard the main bearing cap bolts.

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132. 1. Remove the main bearing caps.
     2. Remove the lower thrust washer.
     3. Remove the lower main bearings.

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133. 1. Remove the crankshaft.
     2. Remove the lower main bearings.
     3. Remove the lower thrust bearing.

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134. Remove the bolts and the piston cooling jets from the cylinder block.

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