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Engine Mount LH: Removal

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NOTE: Use care when positioning the front axle housing or the vacuum lines to the axle solenoid may become disconnected or damaged.
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. Remove LHCAC intake pipe. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Intake Pipe .
  3. 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 3 LH engine mount-to-frame bolts.

    GFD553722Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • If equipped, remove the bolts.

    • Release the retainer and remove the transmission housing cover.

    GFD553723Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. NOTE: Vehicles come with an underbody shield or a skid plate.

    • If equipped, remove the pin-type retainers.

    • Remove the bolts and the underbody shield.

    GFD553724Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. NOTE: Vehicles come with an underbody shield or a skid plate.

    If equipped, remove the bolts and the skid plate.

    GFD553725Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. If equipped, remove the front driveshaft. Refer to: Front Driveshaft .
  8. NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

    Remove and discard the LH catalytic converter flange nuts.

    GFD553726Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

    Remove and discard the RH catalytic converter flange nuts.

    GFD553727Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.
      NOTE: Support the exhaust intermediate pipe prior to removing the bolts or damage to the flex pipe may occur.

      Remove the exhaust flange bolts and separate the pipe.

    • Position the catalytic converter assembly back.

    GFD553728Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. 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
  12. 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.

    GFD553729Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. 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.
    NOTE: 4x4 shown 4x2 similar.

    Remove and discard the LH engine mount through bolt.

    GFD553730Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Raise the engine approximately 30 mm (1.18 in).

    4x4 

  15. Using a holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
    GFD552282Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Remove the bolts and the LH heat shield.
    GFD553731Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    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.
    GFD552538Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Remove the steering gear boot.
    GFD552539Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Using an adjustable stand, support the front axle. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
    GFD552540Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Remove and discard the lower front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.
    GFD552541Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Remove and discard the axle shaft housing carrier bushing nut and the bolt.
    GFD552542Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. 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.

    GFD552543Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. 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
    GFD552544Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    4x2/4x4 

    • Remove and discard the stabilizer bar bracket nuts.

    • Allow the stabilizer bar to swing downward.

    GFD553119Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Position an adjustable stand under the rear of the engine. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands

    • Raise the engine 63.5 mm (2.5 in).

    GFD553120Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Rotate the LH engine mount upward from the frame.
    GFD553732Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Remove the LH engine mount.
    GFD553733Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    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.
    GFD552551Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. NOTE: If necessary, the following 4 steps are to remove the LH engine mount-to-cylinder block bracket.

    Detach the generator wiring harness from the oil filter adapter.

    GFD553734Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Detach the generator wiring harness from the engine front cover.
    GFD553735Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. Detach the generator wiring harness retainer from the engine block.
    GFD553736Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. Remove the bolts and the LH engine mount-to-cylinder block bracket. Discard the bolts.
GFD553737Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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