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Engine Mount LH: Removal

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NOTE: Discard all engine mount fasteners and install new fasteners.

4x2/4x4 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  2. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

    Index-mark the hood hinge location.

    GFD554158Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Remove the nuts and the hood.
    GFD554159Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

    1. Release the clip.
    2. Detach and position the hood shock aside.

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  5. Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
  6. Remove the following items:

    1. Remove the cowl panel. Refer to: Cowl Panel .
    2. Remove the RH and the LH front fender splash shields. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield .
    3. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
    4. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .
    5. Remove the CAC intake pipe. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Intake Pipe .
    6. Remove the CAC outlet pipe. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Outlet Pipe .
    7. Remove the generator. Refer to: Generator - 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel .
    8. Remove the cooling fan upper shroud. Refer to: Cooling Fan Upper Shroud .

  7. Remove the nuts. Remove the bolts and the transmission housing cover.
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  8. If equipped, remove the bolts and the underbody shield.
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  9. If equipped, remove the bolts and the skid plate.
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  10. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the lower radiator coolant tube.
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  11. If equipped, disconnect the block heater cord retainers.
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  12. Remove the bolts and the lower radiator coolant tube.
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  13. Remove and discard the O-ring seal from the lower radiator coolant tube.
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  14. Disconnect the RH side coolant hose. Remove the nut and position aside the coolant hose.
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  15. If equipped, remove the front driveshaft. Refer to: Front Driveshaft .
  16. NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

    Remove the nuts and position the flange off the turbocharger studs.

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  17. Remove the bolts and position back the exhaust system.
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  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.

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  19. 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 RH engine mount through bolt.

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  20. 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.

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  21. 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 bolt.

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    4x4 

  22. Using a holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
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    1. WARNING: Install a new steering column shaft bolt. Reuse could result in bolt failure and loss of vehicle control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

      Remove and discard the steering column shaft bolt.

    2. Separate the steering column shaft U-joint from the steering gear.
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  23. Remove the steering gear boot.
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  24. Using an adjustable stand, support the front axle. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
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  25. Remove and discard the lower front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.
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  26. Remove and discard the axle shaft housing carrier bushing nut and the bolt.
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  27. NOTE: After loosening the bolt, it may be necessary to reposition the axle assembly to prevent interference with the steering components when removing the bolt.

    Remove and discard the upper front axle carrier mounting bushing nut and the bolt.

    GFD554857Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Using an adjustable stand, lower the axle to allow clearance for the LH engine mount to be removed. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
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    4x2/4x4 

  29. Install the special tool and a commercially available quick link. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1681 Spreader Bar.
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  30. Using a floor crane, raise the engine approximately 30 mm (1.18 in). Use the General Equipment: Floor Crane
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  31. Remove the LH engine mount.
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    1. Inspect the engine mount-to-frame nut plate for thread damage.
    2. If the nut plate is damaged, remove and discard the engine mount-to-frame nut plate.
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  32. If necessary, remove the bolts and the LH engine mount-to-cylinder block bracket. Discard the bolts.
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