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Engine - Body Off

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Special Tool (s) / General Equipment 

GFD461434Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
303-1681 Spreader Bar
GFD461741Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
307-625 Fixture, Bench Mounting TKIT-2008ET-FLM TKIT-2008ET-ROW
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 - 3.0L POWER STROKE DIESEL . 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. Remove the engine appearance cover.
    GFD461365Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. NOTE: The oil filter housing needs a minimum of 1 minute to allow the oil to drain out of the oil filter housing to minimize oil spillage.

    Loosen the oil filter cap and let the oil filter housing drain. Remove the oil filter cap.

    GFD461509Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Remove and discard the oil filter cap O-ring seal.
    GFD461510Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Remove and discard the oil filter. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
    GFD461511Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Install the oil filter cap

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD461509Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Remove the retainer. Remove the bolts and the transmission housing cover.
    GFD461436Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. If equipped, remove the bolts and the underbody shield.
    GFD461437Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. If equipped, remove the bolts and the skid plate.
    GFD461438Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Remove the oil pan plug and drain the engine oil. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD461526Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Remove the starter motor. Refer to: Starter Motor .
  14. Remove the retainers and the access cover.
    GFD461742Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. NOTE: Index-mark the end of one torque converter stud and the flexplate for installation.
    NOTE: Using the crankshaft pulley bolt, turn the engine clockwise.

    Remove and discard the torque converter nuts.

    GFD461743Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. NOTE: Mark the location of the bolts during removal.

    Remove the RH side bellhousing bolts.

    GFD461744Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Remove the LH side bellhousing bolts.
    GFD461745Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts or damage to the transmission mount can occur.

    Loosen the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts.

    GFD461446Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the engine mount nuts and studs or damage to the engine mount can occur.
    NOTE: The engine mount studs may come off with the nuts.

    Remove and discard the RH engine mount nuts. Remove the engine mount studs.

    GFD461463Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Remove and discard the stabilizer nuts.

    • Allow the stabilizer bar to swing downward.

    GFD461746Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Remove the body. Refer to: Body - 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel .
  22. Roll the chassis out from under the body.

    • Install wheel chocks at the front and back of one wheel.

  23. Disconnect the vacuum hose retainer and the transmission vent tube. Disconnect the wire harness housing and position aside.
    GFD461610Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Remove the nuts and position aside the exhaust. Discard the nuts.
    GFD461685Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. Disconnect the coolant hose. Disconnect the retainers and position aside the coolant hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    GFD461611Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Remove the bolts and position out the power steering power cable. Position the battery wire harness on the engine.
    GFD461747Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Remove the upper radiator hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    GFD461612Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Disconnect the retainer. Remove the lower radiator hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    GFD461748Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Disconnect the electrical connector and the wire retainer.
    GFD461614Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. NOTE: The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the smallest particles. When removing any turbocharger or engine air intake system component, ensure that no debris enters the system. Failure to do so may result in damage to the turbocharger.

    Loosen the clamp, release the clip and remove the LH CAC intake pipe.

    GFD461615Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. Disconnect the coolant hose connector and the retainer.
    GFD461616Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Disconnect the electrical connector and the coolant hose retainer.

    • Remove the bolts and the coolant pump.

    GFD461749Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. Remove the A/C belt and the accessory drive belt.
    GFD461617Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. Disconnect the electrical connector and the generator output wire.
    GFD461618Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. Remove the bolts and the generator.
    GFD461619Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  35. Disconnect the coolant hoses and position aside. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    GFD461750Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. If equipped, disconnect the block heater cord retainers.
    GFD461440Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  37. Remove the bolts and the lower radiator coolant tube.
    GFD461441Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  38. Remove and discard the lower radiator coolant tube O-ring seal.
    GFD461442Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  39. If equipped, disconnect the block heater cord retainer and the electrical connector.
    GFD461470Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  40. Disconnect and position aside the fuel tubes. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING
    GFD461620Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  41. Disconnect the secondary fuel filter line. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING
    GFD461751Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  42. 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.

    GFD461448Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  43. NOTE: Do not support the transmission by the fluid pan, failure to follow 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

    GFD461752Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  44. Remove the upper bellhousing bolts.
    GFD461753Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  45. NOTE: Only use hand tools when loosening or tightening the engine mount-to-frame bolts or damage to the engine mount-to-frame nut plate can occur.
    NOTE: Leave the LH engine mount in place.

    Remove and discard the LH engine mount bolts.

    GFD461754Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  46. NOTE: Use a commercially available quick link.

    Install the special tool and the floor crane. Use Special Service Tool : 303-1681 Spreader Bar. Use the General Equipment: Floor Crane

    GFD461755Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  47. NOTE: The use of a ratchet strap may be needed to level the engine.

    Using the floor crane and the Spreader Bar, lift the engine.

    GFD461756Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  48. Remove the bolts and the engine mount bracket. Remove the LH engine mount.
    GFD461757Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  49. Using the floor crane and the spreader bar, remove the engine. Use the General Equipment: Floor Crane
    GFD461758Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  50. Install Special Service Tool : 307-625 Fixture, Bench Mounting.
GFD461759Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY