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Engine - Body Off

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

GFD461105Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 303-F047Lifting Bracket, Engine
Magnetic Socket
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. Refer to BODY . If the body cannot be removed, refer to Engine - Body On .
  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. Drain the engine cooling system. Refer to: ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, VACUUM FILLING AND BLEEDING
  5. Remove the starter. Refer to: Starter Motor .
  6. Detach the retainer from the oil pan.
    GFD461106Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Detach the retainer from the oil pan.
    GFD461107Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Remove the transmission fluid cooler bolts.
    GFD459061Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. NOTE: Be prepared to collect escaping fluid.

    1. Release the clamp and disconnect the coolant hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    2. Position the transmission fluid cooler aside.

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    1. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connectors.
    2. Detach the wiring harness retainers.
    GFD460907Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove the nut.
    2. Detach the wiring harness retainer.
    3. Remove the nut and position the coolant tube and wiring harness brackets aside.
    GFD460906Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. NOTE: The drain plug should be removed and installed by hand, do not use tools.

    1. Turn the oil drain plug by hand counterclockwise 120 degrees. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
    2. Pull the oil drain plug out of the oil pan.
    3. After the oil has drained, push the oil drain plug into the oil pan.
    4. NOTE: Overtightening will damage the oil drain plug and possibly the oil pan.

      Turn the oil drain plug by hand clockwise 120 degrees.

    GFD461108Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. If equipped, remove the front driveshaft. Refer to: Front Driveshaft .
  14. 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.

    GFD459063Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Remove and discard the catalytic converter-to-LH exhaust manifold nuts.
    GFD460951Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Remove and discard the catalytic converter-to-RH exhaust manifold nuts.

    • Separate the exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter from the exhaust manifolds.

    GFD460962Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Remove the cylinder block opening cover.
    GFD461109Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. NOTE: Only rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction.

    Remove and discard the torque converter-to-flexplate nuts. Use the General Equipment: Magnetic Socket

    GFD461110Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. NOTE: Only use hand tools when loosening the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts or damage to the transmission mount can occur.

    Loosen the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts.

    GFD458872Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the engine mount nuts, stud bolts or damage to the engine mount can occur.

    Remove and discard the RH engine mount nuts.

    • Remove the studs.

    GFD458881Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Remove the lower bellhousing bolts.
    GFD461111Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Remove the lower bellhousing bolt.

    • Position the bracket aside.

    GFD461112Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. Remove the body. Refer to: Body .
  24. Disconnect the quick release couplings and remove the PCV tube. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING .
    GFD461113Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Disconnect the vacuum tube quick release couplings. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING .
    2. Detach the vacuum tube retainer and remove the vacuum tube assembly.
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    1. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve electrical connector.
    2. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve tube. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING .
    3. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve tube. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING .
    4. Slide the EVAP canister purge valve off of the intake manifold.
    GFD460983Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Disconnect the fuel tube spring lock coupling. Refer to: Spring Lock Couplings .
    2. Disconnect the fuel tube quick release coupling. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING .
    GFD460984Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Remove the fuel rail insulators.
    GFD460985Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Disconnect the throttle body electrical connector.
    GFD460986Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Disconnect the RH fuel injector electrical connectors.
    GFD460987Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. Disconnect the LH fuel injector electrical connectors and the fuel sensor electrical connector.
    GFD460988Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the fuel rail from the intake manifold assembly.

    Remove the fuel rail bolts.

    GFD460989Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Loosen the intake manifold bolts.
    2. Position the manifold up and towards the front of the engine to access the rear of the manifold.
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    • Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connectors.

    • Detach the wiring harness retainers.

    • Remove the intake manifold.

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    • NOTE: Visually inspect the manifold gaskets for nicks, cuts and abrasions. If the se conditions are NOT present, the gaskets may be re-used.

      Remove and inspect the gaskets.

    • Clean and inspect all sealing surfaces.

    GFD460992Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. 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 the high-pressure fuel tube flare nuts.

    Loosen the nuts and remove the high pressure fuel tube.

    • Discard the high pressure fuel tube.

    GFD461116Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  37. Remove the insulators.
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    1. Disconnect the quick release coupling and remove the crankcase vent tube. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING .
    2. Release the clamp and remove the coolant hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    3. Release the clamp and remove the coolant hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    4. Disconnect the quick release coupling.
    5. Release the clamp and remove the coolant hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    6. Release the clamp and remove the coolant hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    7. Release the spring clip and remove the coolant bypass T assembly from the engine.
    8. Release the clamps and remove the coolant hose assembly. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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    1. Release the clamp and disconnect the coolant hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    2. Disconnect the coolant hose quick release coupling.
    3. Detach the coolant hose retainer from the auxiliary coolant pump bracket.
    4. Detach the coolant hose retainers from the valve cover stud bolts.
    GFD461118Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  40. Disconnect the coolant hose quick release couplings.
    GFD460902Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  41. Remove the nut and ground strap from the LH valve cover stud bolt.
    GFD461061Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  42. Detach the transmission wiring harness retainers.
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  43. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counter clockwise and remove the accessory drive belt.
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  44. Remove the bolt and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
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  45. Remove bolts and position the generator access the electrical connection.
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    1. Reposition the wiring protective cover.
    2. Remove the nut and the B+ wire.
    3. Depress the tab and disconnect the generator electrical connector.
    4. Remove the generator.
    GFD461123Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  47. Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
    GFD460909Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  48. 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.

    GFD461124Courtesy 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

    GFD459090Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  50. Detach the retainer and position the vent hose aside.
    GFD461125Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  51. Remove the upper bellhousing bolts.
    GFD461126Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  52. Install Special Service Tool: 303-F047 Lifting Bracket, Engine.
    GFD461127Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  53. NOTE: It will be necessary to adjust the height floor jack to support the transmission.

    Using the Heavy Duty Floor Crane, raise the engine assembly to gain access to the LH engine mount bolts. Use the General Equipment: Floor Crane

    GFD461128Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  54. NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the engine mount-to-frame bolts or damage to the engine mount-to-frame nut plate can occur.

    Remove and discard the LH engine mount-to-frame bolts.

    GFD461129Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  55. Remove the LH engine mount. Remove the LH engine mount.
    GFD459094Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  56. Remove the bellhousing bolts and the bracket.
    GFD461130Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  57. With the aid of an assistant, use the Heavy Duty Floor Crane to remove the engine assembly from the chassis. Use the General Equipment: Floor Crane
    GFD461131Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  58. NOTE: The flexplate bolts are torque-to-yield design and are not reusable.

    • Remove and discard the bolts.

    • Remove the flexplate.

    GFD460978Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  59. Remove the crankshaft sensor ring and the engine-to-transmission spacer plate.
    GFD461132Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  60. 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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