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Engine - Body Off

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

GFD555577Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 303-F047Lifting Bracket, Engine
Magnetic Socket
Floor Crane
Trolley Jack
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Wooden Block
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.

All vehicles 

  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 engine cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
  5. NOTE: If equipped.

    Remove the bolts and the skid plate.

    GFD555316Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. NOTE: If equipped.

    Remove the fasteners and the underbody shield.

    GFD555317Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. NOTE: If equipped.

    Remove the bolts and the underbody shield.

    GFD554786Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. NOTE: If equipped.

    Remove the bolts and the skid plate.

    GFD555318Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Remove the starter. Refer to: Starter Motor .
  10. Disconnect the coolant hose quick release couplings.
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    1. Detach the coolant tube retainer.
    2. Remove the nut and position the coolant tube and bracket aside.
    GFD555319Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connectors.
    2. Detach the wiring harness retainer.
    3. Remove the pin-type retainer.
    GFD555320Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Remove the nut and position the wiring harness aside.
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    1. Disconnect the oil level sensor electrical connector.
    2. Detach the wiring harness retainers.
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    1. Remove the nut and position the coolant tubes aside.
    2. Detach the wiring harness retainer and position the wiring harness aside.
    GFD555424Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Remove the bolts and the LH heat shield.
    GFD555357Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Remove and discard the engine oil filter and drain the engine oil. Refer to: Engine Oil Draining and Filling .
  18. If equipped, remove the front driveshaft. Refer to: Front Driveshaft .
    • 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.

    GFD555355Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Remove and discard the catalytic converter-to-LH exhaust manifold nuts.
    GFD555377Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Remove and discard the catalytic converter-to-RH exhaust manifold nuts.

    • Separate the exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter from the exhaust manifolds.

    GFD555389Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Remove the cylinder block opening cover.
    GFD555578Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. NOTE: Only rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction.

    Remove and discard the torque converter-to-flexplate nuts. Use the General Equipment: Magnetic Socket

    GFD555579Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. NOTE: Only use hand tools when loosening the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts or damage to the transmission mount can occur.

    Loosen the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts.

    GFD554118Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the engine mount nuts, stud bolts or damage to the engine mount can occur.

    Remove and discard the RH engine mount nuts.

    • Remove the studs.

    GFD555356Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Remove the lower bellhousing bolts.
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  27. Remove the RH bellhousing bolt.
    GFD555581Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Remove the LH bellhousing bolt.
    GFD555582Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Remove the body. Refer to: Body .
    1. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve electrical connector.
    2. Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 2. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve tube. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
    3. Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 2. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve tube. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
    4. Slide the EVAP canister purge valve off of the intake manifold.
    GFD555583Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 3. Remove the crankcase vent tube. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
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    1. Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 1. Disconnect the fuel supply tube. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
    2. Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 2. Disconnect the fuel jumper tube. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
    GFD555407Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. Remove the fuel rail insulators.
    GFD555408Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. Disconnect the throttle body electrical connector.
    GFD555409Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  35. Disconnect the LH fuel injector harness and fuel pressure sensor electrical connectors.
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  36. Disconnect the RH fuel injector harness electrical connector.
    GFD555411Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  37. NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the fuel rail from the intake manifold assembly.

    Remove the fuel rail bolts.

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  38. Loosen the intake manifold bolts.
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    • Disconnect the MAP sensor electrical connector.

    • Detach the wiring harness retainers.

    • Remove the intake manifold.

    GFD555414Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • NOTE: If the engine is repaired or replaced because of upper engine failure, typically including valve or piston damage, check the intake manifold for metal debris. If metal debris is found, install a new intake manifold. Failure to follow these instructions can result in engine damage.
      NOTE: Visually inspect the manifold gaskets for nicks, cuts and abrasions. If these conditions are NOT present, the gaskets may be re-used.

      Remove and inspect the gaskets.

    • Clean and inspect all sealing surfaces.

    GFD555415Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  41. Remove the insulators.
    GFD555294Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  42. Disconnect the high-pressure fuel tube flare nuts, then remove and discard the high-pressure fuel tube.
    GFD555297Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Vehicles equipped with single generator 

    1. Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 3. Remove the crankcase vent tube. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
    2. Release the clamp and remove the coolant hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    3. Release the clamp and remove the coolant hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    4. Disconnect the quick release coupling.
    5. Release the clamp and remove the coolant hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    6. Release the clamp and remove the coolant hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    7. Release the spring clip and remove the coolant bypass T assembly from the engine.
    8. Release the clamps and remove the coolant hose assembly. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    GFD555312Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Vehicles equipped with dual generators 

    1. Release the clamp and remove the coolant hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    2. Disconnect the quick release coupling and remove the coolant hose.
    3. Disconnect the quick release coupling and position the coolant hose aside.
    4. Detach the coolant hose retainer.
    5. Release the clamp and remove the coolant hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    6. Release the clamps and remove the coolant hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    GFD555585Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  45. Rotate the belt tensioner counterclockwise and remove the secondary generator drive belt.
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    1. Reposition the wiring protective cover.
    2. Remove the nut and the B+ wire.
    3. Depress the tab and disconnect the generator electrical connector.
    4. Remove the bolt and position the wiring harness aside.
    5. Remove the fasteners and the generator.
    GFD555587Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  47. Remove the bolts and the thermostat housing.
    GFD555588Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  48. Remove and discard the thermostat housing gaskets.
    GFD555589Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

    1. Disconnect the heater hose.
    2. Detach the coolant hose retainers.
    3. Disconnect the coolant pump electrical connector.
    4. Detach the wiring harness retainer.
    5. Remove the fasteners and position the coolant pump and bracket aside.
    GFD555590Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  50. Remove the nut and ground strap from the RH valve cover stud bolt.
    GFD555591Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  51. Detach the transmission wiring harness retainer.
    GFD555592Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  52. NOTE: Single generator engine shown, dual generator engine similar.

    Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counter clockwise and remove the accessory drive belt.

    GFD555593Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  53. Remove the bolt and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
    GFD555594Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  54. Remove bolts and position the generator to access the electrical connections.
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    1. Reposition the wiring protective cover.
    2. Remove the nut and the B+ wire.
    3. Depress the tab and disconnect the generator electrical connector.
    4. Remove the generator.
    GFD555596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  56. NOTE: Only use hand tools when loosening 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.

    GFD555597Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  57. 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

    GFD555598Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  58. Detach the retainer and position the vent hose aside.
    GFD555599Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  59. Remove the upper bellhousing bolts.
    GFD555600Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  60. Install Special Service Tool: 303-F047 Lifting Bracket, Engine.
    GFD555601Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  61. NOTE: It will be necessary to adjust the height floor jack to support the transmission.

    Using the Heavy Duty Floor Crane, raise the engine assembly to gain access to the LH engine mount bolts. Use the General Equipment: Floor Crane

    GFD555602Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  62. 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 bolts.

    GFD555360Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  63. Remove the LH engine mount.
    GFD555362Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  64. Remove the bellhousing bolts.
    GFD555603Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  65. With the aid of an assistant, use the Heavy Duty Floor Crane to remove the engine assembly from the chassis. Use the General Equipment: Floor Crane
    GFD555604Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  66. NOTE: The flexplate bolts are torque-to-yield design and are not reusable.

    • Remove and discard the bolts.

    • Remove the flexplate.

    GFD555404Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  67. Remove the crankshaft sensor ring and the engine-to-transmission spacer plate.
    GFD555283Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  68. Inspect the crankshaft sensor ring for damage. If the crankshaft sensor ring has been dropped or has any visual damage, it must be replaced.
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