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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 CAC intake pipes. 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.

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    • If equipped, remove the bolts.

    • Release the retainer and remove the transmission housing cover.

    GFD554844Courtesy 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.

    GFD554845Courtesy 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.

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  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.

    GFD554180Courtesy 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.

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    • 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.

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  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.

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    • Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.

    • Remove the bolt and position the wire harness and shield aside.

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  13. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
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  14. Remove the bolts and the wire harness pin-type retainer, position aside the A/C compressor.
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  15. Remove the bolt and position the wire harness bracket.
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  16. Remove the bolt, pin-type retainer and position the wire harness aside.
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  17. 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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  18. 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.

    GFD554850Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Raise the engine approximately 30 mm (1.18 in).

    4x4 

  20. 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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  22. Remove the steering gear boot.
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  23. Using an adjustable stand, support the front axle. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
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  24. Remove and discard the lower front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.
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  25. Remove and discard the axle shaft housing carrier bushing nut and the bolt.
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  26. 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
  27. 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
    GFD554858Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    4x2/4x4 

    • Remove and discard the stabilizer bar bracket nuts.

    • Allow the stabilizer bar to swing downward.

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    • 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).

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  30. Rotate the LH engine mount upward from the frame.
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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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  33. 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.

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  34. Detach the generator wiring harness from the engine front cover.
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  35. Detach the generator wiring harness retainer from the engine block.
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  36. Remove the bolts and the LH engine mount-to-cylinder block bracket. Discard the bolts.
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