Engine Block Skirt Stiffener
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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
| 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle | |
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| 303-1246 Engine Spreader Bar TKIT-2006UF-FLM TKIT-2006UF-ROW | |
| 303-1247 VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Installer TKIT-2006UF-FLM TKIT-2006UF-ROW | |
| 303-1634 Lift Eyes (2) TKIT-2014D-ROW3 TKIT-2014D-FL_ROW | |
| 303-409 (T92C-6700-CH) Remover, Crankshaft Seal TKIT-1992-FH/FMH/FLMH TKIT-1993-LMH/MH | |
| Floor Crane | |
| Mounting Stand | |
| Flat-Bladed Screwdriver |
Materials
| Name | Specification |
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| Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner PM-4-A, PM-4-B | - |
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:
It is recommended that this component be serviced with the vehicle body removed. If the body cannot be removed, refer to Engine - Body On .
- Remove the engine from the vehicle. Refer to: Engine - Body Off .
- Remove the bolts and the flexplate.
- Remove the crankshaft sensor ring and the engine-to-transmission spacer plate.
- Inspect the crankshaft sensor ring for damage. If the crankshaft sensor ring has been dropped or has any visual damage, it must be replaced.
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- Reposition the CKP sensor electrical connector insulator.
- Disconnect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the bolt and the CKP sensor.
- Remove the bolts and the crankshaft rear seal and retainer plate.
- Discard the crankshaft rear seal and retainer plate.
- Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation
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- 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
- Remove the bolts and the engine mount-to-cylinder block bracket.
- Discard the bolts.
- Clean the engine mount bracket-to-cylinder block and engine mount-to-frame mating surfaces of any dirt or foreign material prior to installation.
- Remove and discard the engine mount bracket-to-engine bolts.
- Remove the engine mount and bracket as an assembly.
- Clean the engine mount bracket-to-cylinder block and engine mount-to-frame mating surfaces of any dirt or foreign material prior to installation.
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- Disconnect the auxiliary coolant pump electrical connector.
- Release the clamps and disconnect the coolant hoses.
- Remove the bolts and the auxiliary coolant pump and hose assembly.
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- Loosen the coolant pump pulley bolts.
- Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and remove the accessory drive belt.
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- Remove the bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
- Remove the bolt and the idler pulley.
- Remove the bolts, and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
- Remove the bolt and the idler pulley.
- Remove the bolt, the nut and the generator.
- Remove the bolts and the A/C compressor.
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- Release the clamp and disconnect the heater hose.
- Remove the nuts and the bracket and heater hose.
- Remove the bolts and the oil cooler.
- Inspect the oil cooler. If metal or aluminum material is present in the oil cooler, mechanical concerns exist. Failure to correct these concerns may cause engine failure. Refer to: Engine
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- Remove and discard the oil cooler gasket.
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- Disconnect the KS wiring harness connector.
- Detach the wiring harness retainers.
- Remove the bolt and the wiring harness ground terminal.
- Remove the stud bolt and the wiring harness ground terminal.
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- Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector.
- Detach the wiring harness retainers.
- Remove the stud bolt and the wiring harness ground terminal.
- Disconnect the oil control solenoid electrical connector and detach the wiring harness retainers.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors and detach the retainers.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors and detach the retainers.
- Remove the engine wiring harness from the engine.
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- Remove the solenoid bolt.
- Detach the vacuum hose retainer.
- Release the clamp and disconnect the vacuum hose.
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- Release the clamp and disconnect the vacuum hose from the TC.
- Detach the vacuum hose retainer.
- Remove the vacuum control solenoid bolts.
- Disconnect the vacuum tube quick release coupling and remove the vacuum hose assembly from the engine. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING . .
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NOTE: When removing the ignition coil-on-plugs, a slight twisting motion will break the seal and ease removal.
Remove the stud bolts and the ignition coils.
- Remove the nuts, the bolts and the EGR tube.
- Remove and discard the EGR tube gasket.
- Remove and discard the EGR tube gasket.
- Remove the bolts and the EGR cooler.
- Remove and discard the EGR cooler O-ring seals.
- Remove the bolts and the coolant pump.
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NOTE: The grommet may remain in the coolant pump housing. If this occurs, remove the grommet from the coolant pump housing.
Remove and discard the coolant pump gasket and seal.
- Remove the TC oil return tube bolts and then remove the TC oil return tube.
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NOTE: Inspect for blockage in the turbocharger tube. Check the tube, the sealing surfaces and the flange for flatness and damage. Use brake cleaner and a NYLON brush to clean. DO-NOT USE A METAL BRUSH; DAMAGE TO SEALING AREA WILL RESULT IN LEAKS.NOTE: Ensure that the retaining bracket is not bent, check for square-ness of the retaining bracket to the O-ring area. Use brake cleaner and a NYLON brush to clean. DO-NOT USE A METAL BRUSH; DAMAGE TO SEALING AREA WILL RESULT IN LEAKS.
Remove and discard the TC oil return tube O-ring seal.
Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B
- Remove and discard the TC oil return tube tube-to-engine block gasket.
- Remove the TC oil return tube bolts and then remove the TC oil return tube.
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NOTE: Inspect for blockage in the turbocharger tube. Check the tube, the sealing surfaces and the flange for flatness and damage. Use brake cleaner and a NYLON brush to clean. DO-NOT USE A METAL BRUSH; DAMAGE TO SEALING AREA WILL RESULT IN LEAKS.NOTE: Ensure that the retaining bracket is not bent, check for square-ness of the retaining bracket to the O-ring area. Use brake cleaner and a NYLON brush to clean. DO-NOT USE A METAL BRUSH; DAMAGE TO SEALING AREA WILL RESULT IN LEAKS.
Remove and discard the turbocharger oil return tube O-ring seal.
Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B
- Remove and discard the TC oil return tube tube-to-engine block gasket.
- Remove the oil pan bolts.
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- 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.
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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 and discard the oil pan if it is sealed with Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone.
- If equipped, remove and discard the oil pan press-in-place gasket.
- Remove and discard the oil pump seal.
- Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation
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- Loosen the fasteners and remove the valve cover.
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- Remove and discard the gasket.
- Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.
- 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.
- Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation
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- Remove the oil level indicator.
- Loosen the fasteners and remove the valve cover.
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- Remove and discard the gasket.
- Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.
- 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.
- Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation
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- Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.
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NOTE: Use a universal puller (such as an OTC 6667, or equivalent).
Using a universal puller, remove the crankshaft pulley.
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NOTE: Use care not to damage the engine front cover or the crankshaft when removing the seal.
- Install the original crankshaft pulley bolt.
- Using the special tool, remove and discard the crankshaft front oil seal. Use Special Service Tool: 303-409 (T92C-6700-CH) Remover, Crankshaft Seal.
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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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NOTE: There are 5 different types of fasteners, note location of each fastener for assembly.
Remove the engine front cover fasteners.
- 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
- Remove and discard the engine front cover gaskets.
- Remove and discard the oil gallery seal (6G068).
- Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation
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- Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation
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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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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.
- Rotate the crankshaft clockwise.
- Position the crankshaft sprocket keyway at the 11 o'clock position.
- 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).
- Remove the bolts and the RH timing chain tensioner.
- Remove the RH timing chain tensioner arm.
- Remove the bolts and the RH timing chain guide.
- Remove the RH timing chain.
- Remove and discard the original crankshaft pulley bolt.
- Remove the timing chain sprocket.
- Slide the oil pump drive belt off of the crankshaft sprocket and remove the belt.
- Remove the bolts and the oil pump.
- Remove the engine block skirt stiffener bolts.
- 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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- Remove the engine block skirt stiffener.
- Remove and discard the oil seal.
- Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .