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Engine - Body Off

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

Floor Crane
Oil Drain Equipment
Trolley Jack
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Wooden Block

Materials 

Name Specification
Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts CleanerPM-4-A, PM-4-B -
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 in this information.
  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 cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
  5. If equipped, remove the bolts and the transmission housing cover.
    GFD552533Courtesy 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.

    • If equipped, remove the bolts and the skid plate.

    GFD552991Courtesy 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.

    GFD552992Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Remove the oil pan plug and drain the engine oil. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment

    Torque: 19 lb.ft (26 Nm)

    GFD552993Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Remove and discard the oil filter. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
    GFD552994Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Using brake cleaner, clean the drain trough. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment

      Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

    2. Wipe the drain trough clean.
    GFD552995Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Remove the starter motor. Refer to: Starter Motor .
  12. Remove the pin-type retainer from the oil pan and position the wiring harness aside.
    GFD553090Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Disconnect the A/C compressor wiring harness electrical connectors and the retainer.
    GFD553091Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe bolts and separate.

    • Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

    GFD552536Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove and discard the LH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts.

    • Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

    GFD553048Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove and discard the RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts.

    • Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

    GFD553049Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Remove the pin-type retainers and the access cover.
    GFD553315Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Index mark one stud and the flexplate for assembly reference.

    • NOTE: Using the crankshaft pulley bolt, turn the engine clockwise.

      Remove and discard the torque converter nuts.

    GFD553316Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Detach the coolant tube retainer from the transmission.

    • Remove the nut and position the coolant tubes aside.

    GFD553317Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. 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.

    GFD552537Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. 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.

    GFD552546Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Remove the engine-to-transmission bolts.
    GFD553318Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. Remove the transmission-to-engine bolt.
    GFD553319Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Remove the lower LH transmission-to-engine bolts.
    GFD553320Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. Remove the body. Refer to: Body .
    • Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 19. Disconnect the transmission cooler coolant hose. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .

    • Release the clamps and remove the coolant hoses. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

    GFD553321Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Remove the bolts and the thermostat housing and hoses.
    GFD553322Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Inspect the O-ring seal and replace if necessary.
    GFD553323Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 19. Disconnect the coolant pump coolant hose. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .

    • Release the clamp and remove the coolant hose from the cabin heater coolant pump. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

    GFD553324Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Remove and discard the thermostat housing O-ring seal.
    GFD553325Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the nut and position out the transmission cooler tube bracket and the engine wiring harness aside.

    • Detach the generator wiring harness from the engine front cover.

    GFD553326Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 16. Disconnect the coolant hoses from the EGR valve. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
    GFD553327Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 19. Disconnect the heater hose from the lower intake manifold at the rear of the engine. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
    GFD553328Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. Detach the transmission wiring harness retainer from the back of the RH valve cover stud bolt.
    GFD553329Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Disconnect the generator electrical connector.

    • Position the B+ wire protective cover, remove the nut and position the B+ wire aside.

    GFD553330Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove the generator stud nut.
    2. Remove the generator stud.
    3. Remove the bolt and the generator.
    GFD553331Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  37. Detach the generator wiring harness retainer from the oil filter adapter.
    GFD553332Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  38. Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 3. Remove the crankcase vent tube. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
    GFD553333Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  39. Remove the upper intake manifold. Refer to: Upper Intake Manifold .
    • Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve wiring harness electrical connector.

    • Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 1. Disconnect the quick release coupling and remove the EVAP canister purge valve. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .

    GFD553334Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  41. Remove the nut from the RH valve cover stud bolt and position the ground strap aside.
    GFD553265Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  42. Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 3. Remove the PCV tube. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
    GFD553335Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 10. Disconnect the quick release coupling and position the fuel supply tube aside. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .

    • Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 2. Disconnect the quick release couplings and remove the high-pressure fuel pump to port injection fuel rail tube. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .

    GFD553336Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  44. 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.

    GFD553337Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  45. 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 JackUse the General Equipment: Wooden Block

    GFD553338Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  46. Remove the transmission-to-engine bolts.
    GFD553339Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  47. Remove the transmission-to-engine bolts.
    GFD553340Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  48. Install chains to the engine lift eyes.
    GFD553341Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  49. NOTE: After removing the bolts leave the LH engine mount in place.

    Remove and discard the LH engine mount bolts.

    GFD553342Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Install the floor crane. Use the General Equipment: Floor Crane

    • 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

    GFD553343Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  51. Remove the LH engine mount.
    GFD553344Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  52. Detach the generator wiring harness retainer from the lower LH side of the engine block.
    GFD553124Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  53. With the aid of an assistant, use the floor crane to remove the engine assembly from the chassis. Use the General Equipment: Floor Crane
GFD553345Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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