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Engine - Body On

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

Floor Crane
Oil Drain Equipment
Trolley Jack
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Wooden Block
NOTE: It is recommended that this component be serviced with the vehicle body removed. If the body can be removed, refer to Engine - Body Off .

4x2/4x4 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  2. Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
  4. Remove the following items:

    1. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .
    2. Remove the cooling module. Refer to: Cooling Module .
    3. Remove the A/C compressor belt. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Belt .
    4. Remove the front wheels and tires. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .

  5. If equipped, remove the bolts and the transmission housing cover.
    GFD458868Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. NOTE: Vehicles come with an underbody shield or a skid plate.

    If equipped, remove the bolts and the underbody shield.

    GFD458870Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. NOTE: Vehicles come with an underbody shield or a skid plate.

    If equipped, remove the bolts and the skid plate.

    GFD459436Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Remove the oil pan plug and drain the engine oil. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment

    Torque: 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)

    GFD459409Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Remove and discard the oil filter. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
    GFD459410Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Remove the pin-type retainer. Position the wiring harness from the oil pan.
    GFD459437Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Remove the bolt and position the ground wire from the oil pan.
    GFD459438Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Release the clamp and remove coolant hose from thermostat housing. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

    • Release the clip and remove the coolant hose from the degas bottle.

    GFD459737Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Remove the nut and position the transmission cooler tube bracket and wiring harness aside.
    GFD459738Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Disconnect the generator wiring from the engine front cover.
    GFD459739Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Disconnect the A/C pressure switch.
    GFD459098Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector and the wiring harness retainers.
    GFD459706Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the nut and disconnect the A/C tube.

    • Discard the O-ring seal.

    • Make sure that all openings are sealed.

    GFD459099Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Release the clamp and remove the upper radiator hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    2. Release the clamps and remove the degas bottle coolant hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    GFD459740Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Release the clamp and remove the lower radiator hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    GFD459741Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Remove the nut from the RH valve cover stud bolt and position the ground strap aside.
    GFD459647Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Disconnect the cabin heater coolant pump wiring harness electrical connector.

    • Remove the bolts and position the cabin heater coolant pump and coolant hose aside.

    GFD459742Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Disconnect the coolant hoses from the EGR valve.
    GFD459743Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. Remove the generator. Refer to: Generator - 3.3L Duratec-V6 .
  24. Detach the generator wiring harness retainer from the oil filter adapter.
    GFD459744Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. Remove the upper intake manifold. Refer to: Upper Intake Manifold .
  26. Remove the PCV tube.
    GFD459745Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve wiring harness electrical connector.

    • Disconnect the quick release coupling and remove the EVAP canister purge valve. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .

    GFD459746Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Remove the high-pressure fuel pump noise insulator.
    GFD459747Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Disconnect the quick release coupling and position the fuel supply tube aside. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .

    • Disconnect the quick release couplings and remove the high-pressure fuel pump to port injection fuel rail tube. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .

    GFD459748Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Disconnect the heater hose from the lower intake manifold at the rear of the engine.
    GFD459529Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Disconnect the center PCM electrical connector and wiring harness retainer.

    • Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector and position the engine wiring harness on the engine.

    GFD459749Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. Detach the transmission wiring harness retainer from the back of the RH valve cover stud bolt.
    GFD459750Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. Detach the transmission wiring harness retainers from the back of the RH cylinder head.
    GFD459715Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. Remove the nut, retainers and the ground strap from the cowl.
    GFD459751Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    4x4 

  35. Remove the front driveshaft. Refer to: Front Driveshaft .

    4x2/4x4 

  36. Remove the starter motor. Refer to: Starter Motor .
  37. Remove the pin-type retainers and the access cover.
    GFD459699Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  38. NOTE: Using the crankshaft pulley bolt, turn the engine clockwise.

    Remove and discard the torque converter nuts.

    GFD459700Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    4x4 

  39. Detach the transfer case vent tube retainer and position aside.
    GFD459752Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    4x2/4x4 

  40. NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

    Remove the exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe bolts and separate.

    GFD458871Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  41. NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

    Remove and discard the LH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts.

    GFD459387Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  42. NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

    Remove and discard the RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts.

    GFD459388Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  43. NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the engine mount nuts, studs or damage to the engine mount can occur.
    NOTE: The engine mount stud may come off with the nuts.

    • Remove and discard the RH engine mount nuts.

    • Remove the RH engine mount studs.

    GFD458881Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  44. Remove the engine-to-transmission bolts.
    GFD459701Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  45. Remove the transmission-to-engine bolts.
    GFD459753Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  46. Remove the transmission-to-engine bolt.
    GFD459702Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  47. NOTE: 4x4 shown, 4x2 similar.
    NOTE: Only use hand tools when loosening or tightening 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.

    GFD458882Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  48. Remove the transmission-to-engine bolts.
    GFD459731Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  49. 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

    GFD459754Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  50. Remove the LH transmission-to-engine bolt.
    GFD459755Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  51. Install chains to the engine lift eyes.
    GFD459756Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  52. NOTE: After removing the bolts leave the LH engine mount in place.

    Remove and discard the bolts for the LH engine mount.

    GFD459733Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  53. NOTE: It may be necessary to install a ratchet strap from the front of engine to the chain to keep the engine level.

    Using the floor crane and chain, raise the engine for clearance to remove the LH engine mount. Use the General Equipment: Floor Crane

    GFD459757Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  54. Remove the LH engine mount.
    GFD459735Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  55. Detach the generator wiring harness retainer from the lower LH side of the engine block.
    GFD459486Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  56. Using the floor crane and chain, remove the engine.
GFD459758Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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