Section 2 (Engine - 2.7L ECOBOOST (238KW/324PS)): Removal: Engine
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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
| 303-1246 Engine Spreader Bar | TKIT-2006UF-FLM | TKIT-2006UF-ROW | |
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| 303-1634 Lift Eyes (2) | TKIT-2014D-ROW3 | TKIT-2014D-FL_ROW | |
| Floor Crane | |
| Trolley Jack | |
| Vehicle/Axle Stands | |
| Hose Clamp Remover/Installer | |
| Wooden Block |
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting .
- Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
- Remove the RH and LH fender splash shields. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield .
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NOTE: Underbody shields vary by model.
- Loosen the bolts.
- Remove the bolts and the underbody shield.
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NOTE: Underbody shields vary by model.
Remove the bolts and the underbody shield.
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NOTE: If equipped.
- Loosen the bolts.
- Remove the bolts and the underbody shield.
- Drain the engine cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
- Remove the following items:
- Hood. Refer to: Hood .
- PCM Cowl panel. Refer to: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) .
- Right hand (RH) and left hand (LH) air cleaner outlet pipes. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe RH . Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe LH .
- Right hand (RH) and left hand (LH) CAC outlet pipes. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Outlet Pipe .
- Right hand (RH) and left hand (LH) CAC intake pipes. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Intake Pipe .
- Accessory drive belt. Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt .
- Generator. Refer to: Generator - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) .
- Remove and discard the engine oil filter and drain the engine oil. Refer to: Engine Oil Draining and Filling .
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- Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connectors.
- Detach the wiring harness retainers.
- Remove the fasteners and position the A/C compressor aside.
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- Detach the wiring harness retainer.
- Remove the stud bolt and ground wire.
- Remove the transmission cooler tube bracket bolt.
- Remove the nut, the bolt and position the transmission cooler tubes aside.
- Remove the bolts and position the bracket aside.
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NOTE: The crankcase vent tube is equipped with a permanent connector at both ends. If the tube needs to be removed for any reason, the permanent connector(s) must be cut to remove the tube. The tube will then need to be replaced.
- Cut the crank case tube housing tabs.
- Cut off the crank case tube housing arm retaining feature.
- Remove and discard the crank case tube housing.
- Remove and discard the crank case tube retainer.
- Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 1. Remove the EVAP tube. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling
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- Release the retaining clip and disconnect the radiator hose from the radiator.
- Detach the radiator hose retainer.
- Release the clamp and remove the radiator hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- Release the retaining clip and disconnect the radiator hose from the radiator.
- Detach the coolant hose retainers.
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- Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 5. Disconnect the coolant hoses. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
- Remove the radiator hose bracket nut.
- Release the clamp and remove the radiator hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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- Release the clamp and position the degas hose aside. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- Release the clamp and disconnect the coolant hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 5. Disconnect the coolant hose and position the hose aside. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
- Release the clamp and position the coolant hose aside. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 5. Disconnect the coolant hose and position the hose aside. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
- Release the clamp and disconnect the coolant hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- Detach the retainers and position the coolant hoses aside.
- Remove the bolt, detach the retainer and position the ground cable on the engine
- Detach the transmission wiring harness retainer.
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- Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 1. Disconnect the EVAP tube quick release coupling. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
- Disconnect the high-pressure fuel pump fuel feed tube spring lock coupling. Refer to: Spring Lock Couplings .
- Detach the transmission vent tube retainer.
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NOTE: Only use hand tools when loosening the engine mount through bolts or damage to the engine mount-to-cylinder block bracket can occur.
Remove and discard the LH engine mount through bolt.
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NOTE: Only use hand tools when loosening the engine mount through bolts or damage to the engine mount-to-cylinder block bracket can occur.
Remove and discard the RH engine mount through bolt.
NOTE: Step 31 is for vehicles equipped with a sway bar. Steps 32 thru 34 are for vehicles equipped with a sway bar disconnect. -
- Remove the nuts and bolts and lower the sway bar.
- Discard the nuts and bolts.
- Disconnect the sway bar disconnect wiring harness electrical connectors and retainers.
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- Remove the nuts and bolts and lower the sway bar disconnect.
- Discard the bolts.
- Position the sway bar disconnect back so the front bracket holes are on the studs and install the original nuts finger tight to position the sway bar disconnect aside.
- Loosen the transmission mount nuts.
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- Position an adjustable stand under the rear of the engine/transmission. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
- Using the adjustable stand, raise the engine 38 mm (1.5 in).
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- Open the starter motor electrical connection cover.
- Remove the nut.
- Disconnect the starter electrical connector.
- Remove the wiring harness retainer bolt and position the wiring harness aside.
- Remove the bolts and the starter motor.
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- Using the adjustable stand, lower the engine to the installed position. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
- Remove the stand.
- Remove and discard the RH catalytic converter nuts.
- Remove and discard the LH catalytic converter nuts.
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NOTE: Left hand (LH) shown, right hand (RH) similar.
Position the catalytic converters back.
- Remove the retainers and the access cover.
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NOTE: Using the crankshaft pulley bolt, turn the engine clockwise.
Remove and discard the torque converter nuts.
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NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the engine mount nuts or damage to the engine mount can occur.
Remove and discard the RH engine mount nuts.
NOTE: Vehicles with an electronic locking axle will require lowering the axle assembly to access the lower engine mount bolts. Steps 46 thru 48 are for vehicles equipped with an electronic locking axle. - Position an adjustable stand under the axle and remove and discard the bolt. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
- Remove and discard the rear axle bolts.
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- Using the adjustable stand, lower the axle. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
- Remove the stand.
- Remove the retainers and the LH axle shaft shield.
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NOTE: Use a 1/2 inch drive 12-point 1 inch standard torque adaptor (such as a Snap-on SRDH321, or equivalent).
Using a standard torque adaptor, remove and discard the LH engine mount bolts.
- Remove the lower bellhousing bolt.
- Remove the RH bellhousing bolt.
- Remove the top bellhousing bolts.
- Remove the LH bellhousing bolts.
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NOTE: Do not support the transmission by the fluid pan, failure to follow this instruction may result in serious damage to the transmission.
Support the bellhousing of the transmission with a suitable floor jack and a block of wood. Use the General Equipment: Trolley Jack. Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block
- Install commercially available quick links to the spreader bar and lift eyes. Install Special Service Tool: 303-1634 Lift Eyes (2), 303-1246 Engine Spreader Bar.
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NOTE: It will be necessary to adjust the height floor jack to support the transmission.
Install a floor crane and lengths of chain with connecting links and raise the engine off of the engine mounts. Use the General Equipment: Floor Crane
- Remove the RH engine mount.
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- Remove the bolts and the LH engine mount bracket.
- Discard the bolts.
- Remove the LH engine mount.
- Remove the remaining transmission bellhousing bolts.
- With the aid of an assistant, use the floor crane to remove the engine assembly from the vehicle. Use the General Equipment: Floor Crane