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Section 70 (Engine - 6.8L Triton-30V - V10): Removal: Engine

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

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303-1507 Brackets, Support
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303-F047 Lifting Bracket, Engine
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307-346 (T97T-7902-A) Retainer, Torque Converter TKIT-1998-LM (NavigatoR) TKIT-1997-F/FLM/LT
Magnetic Socket
Floor Crane
Oil Drain Equipment
Trolley Jack
Wooden Block
  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. Remove the following items:

    1. Cooling module. Refer to: Cooling Module .
    2. Cooling fan. Refer to: Cooling Fan .
    3. Accessory drive belt. Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt .
    4. A/C compressor. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor - 6.8L Triton-30V - V10 .
    5. Generator. Refer to: Generator - 6.8L Triton-30V - V10 .
    6. Intake manifold. Refer to: Intake Manifold .
    7. Coolant crossover manifold. Refer to: Coolant Crossover Manifold .
    8. Exhaust Y-pipe. Refer to: Exhaust Y-Pipe .
    9. Oil cooler. Refer to: Oil Cooler .
    10. Starter motor. Refer to: Starter Motor .
    11. Transmission filler tube. Refer to: Transmission Filler Tube - 6.2L V8/6.8L Triton-30V - V10 .
    12. Cowl panel. Refer to: Cowl Panel .

    • Detach the wiring harness retainer from the rear of the RH cylinder head.

    • Remove the bolt and position the ground strap aside.

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  5. Disconnect the heater hose.

    • Remove the bolt and the coolant tube.

    • Remove and discard the O-ring seals.

    GFD202187Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Remove the bolt on the rear of the LH cylinder head and position the ground strap aside.
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  7. Detach the wiring harness retainers.
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    • Disconnect the CMP sensor electrical connector.

    • Detach the wiring harness retainers.

    • Remove the nut and position the wiring harness aside.

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    • Disconnect the coil-on-plug electrical connectors.

    • Detach the wiring harness retainers.

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    • Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment

    • Install the drain plug.

      Torque: 17 lb.ft (23 Nm)

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  8. Remove the bolts and the transmission inspection plate.
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  9. Remove the torque converter nut access cover.
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  10. NOTE: Only rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction.

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

    GFD202195Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Disconnect the degas bottle coolant outlet hose and the lower radiator hose.
    GFD202196Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Remove the bolts and position the power steering pump assembly aside.
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  13. NOTE: Failure to replace the transmission support insulator nuts may result in transmission support insulator damage. New transmission support insulator nuts will be installed during engine installation.
    NOTE: If the transmission support insulator stud loosens when the transmission support insulator nut is removed, the stud must be discarded and a new stud installed.

    Loosen the transmission support insulator-to-crossmember nuts.

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  14. NOTE: The engine mount through bolt must be discarded and a new bolt installed, or damage to the vehicle or engine mount may occur.
    NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the engine mount through bolt or damage to the engine mount may occur.

    Remove and discard the RH engine mount through bolt.

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  15. NOTE: Failure to replace the engine mount nuts may result in engine mount damage.
    NOTE: Only use hand tools when loosening the engine mount nuts or damage to the engine mount may occur.

    Remove and discard the RH engine mount nuts.

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  16. NOTE: The engine mount through bolt must be discarded and a new bolt installed, or damage to the vehicle or engine mount may occur.
    NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the engine mount through bolt or damage to the engine mount may occur.

    Remove and discard the LH engine mount through bolt.

    GFD202198Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. NOTE: Failure to replace the engine mount nuts may result in engine mount damage.
    NOTE: Only use hand tools when loosening the engine mount nuts or damage to the engine mount may occur.

    Remove and discard the LH engine mount nuts.

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  18. Remove the transmission-to-engine bolts.
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  19. Remove the transmission-to-engine bolts.
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  20. Remove the upper transmission-to-engine bolts and position the fuel lines and bracket aside.
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  21. Install the special tools and the bolts. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1507 Brackets, Support., 303-F047 Lifting Bracket, Engine.
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  22. Using a Floor Crane and the special tool, raise the engine to access the engine mounts. Use Special Service Tool: 303-F047 Lifting Bracket, Engine. Use the General Equipment: Floor Crane
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  23. 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 Jack Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block

    GFD201606Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Remove the LH engine mount.
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  25. Remove the RH engine mount.
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  26. Remove the engine assembly from the vehicle. Use Special Service Tool: 303-F047 Lifting Bracket, Engine. Use the General Equipment: Floor Crane
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  27. Install the special tool and the bolt. Install Special Service Tool: 307-346 (T97T-7902-A) Retainer, Torque Converter.
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