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Section 2369 (Engine Mechanical - 6.8L (3V) -- F250-F550 Super Duty): Disassembly: Engine

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Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0000329Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Compressor, Valve Spring 303-1039
GF0000339Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Engine Lifting Bracket 303-F047 (014-00073) or equivalent
GF0005784Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Fan Clutch Nut Wrench 303-214 (T83T-6312-B)
GF0005878Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Fan Pulley Holding Wrench 303-478 (T94T-6312-AH)
GF0000351Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Installer, Connecting Rod 303-442 (T93P-6136-A)
GF0000344Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Remover, Crankshaft Front Oil Seal 303-107 (T74P-6700-A)
GF0000317Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Remover, Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal 303-519 (T95P-6701-DH)
GF0000319Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Remover, Crankshaft Rear Oil Slinger 303-514 (T95P-6701-AH)
GF0000385Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Remover, Crankshaft Vibration Damper 303-009 (T58P-6316-D)
GF0000345Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Remover/Installer, Cylinder Head 303-572 (T97T-6000-A)
GF0000218Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Slide Hammer 100-001 (T50T-100-A)
Material

Item
Motorcraft Metal Surface Prep
ZC-31-A
Silicone Gasket Remover
ZC-30
NOTE: Remove the cylinder heads before removing the crankshaft. Failure to do so may result in engine damage.
NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, may cause engine failure.
NOTE: The flexplate or flywheel, crankshaft rear seal and the crankshaft rear oil slinger must be removed before mounting the engine on the engine stand.
NOTE: For additional information, refer to the exploded view in the Engine .
  1. Remove the engine. For additional information, refer to Engine .
  2. Remove the 8 bolts and the flexplate.
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Flexplate Bolts
    GF0002789Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using the Slide Hammer and the Crankshaft Rear Oil Slinger Remover, remove and discard the crankshaft oil slinger.
    4. Fig 2: Removing Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Slinger
    G03920149Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Using the Slide Hammer and the Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Remover, remove and discard the crankshaft rear seal.
    5. Fig 3: Removing Crankshaft Rear Seal
    G03920150Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the 8 bolts and the crankshaft rear seal retainer plate.
      NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
    • Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
    6. Fig 4: Identifying Crankshaft Rear Seal Retainer Plate Bolts
    GF0000352Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Do not use the oil pan to support the engine, or oil pan and oil pan gasket damage may occur.
  6. Lower and support the engine assembly on wood blocks.
  7. Remove the Engine Lifting Bracket.
    8. Fig 5: Identifying Special Tool (303-F047)
    G03920205Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the engine assembly onto a suitable engine stand.
    9. NOTE: The engine support insulator bracket bolts must be discarded and new bolts installed. They are a tighten-to-yield design and cannot be reused.
  9. Remove the 3 bolts and the RH engine support insulator bracket.
    • Discard the engine support insulator bracket bolts.
    10. Fig 6: Locating RH Engine Support Insulator Bracket Bolts
    GF0048406Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
  10. Remove the cylinder block drain plugs and drain the coolant into a suitable container.
    11. Fig 7: Locating Cylinder Block Drain Plug
    G03885619Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The large clutch assembly nut has a RH thread and must be rotated counterclockwise to remove it.
  11. Using the Fan Pulley Holding Wrench and the Fan Clutch Nut Wrench, remove the engine cooling fan from the coolant pump pulley.
    12. Fig 8: Fan Clutch Assembly Nut - 6.8L
    GF0005881Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Disconnect the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
    13. Fig 9: Identifying RH CMP Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03919909Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the nut and the RH radio ignition interference capacitor.
    14. Fig 10: Identifying RH Radio Ignition Interference Capacitor Stud Bolt
    G03920219Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Disconnect the 10 ignition coil electrical connectors.
    15. Fig 11: Locating Ignition Coil Electrical Connectors
    GF0005613Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the 10 bolts and the 10 ignition coils.
    • Remove the ignition coil by using a twisting motion while pulling up on the ignition coil.
    16. Fig 12: Locating Ignition Coils Bolts
    GF0005614Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Disconnect the Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) sensor electrical connector.
    17. Fig 13: Locating Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03920224Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Disconnect the Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) switch electrical connector.
    18. Fig 14: Identifying Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03919846Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the nut and the LH radio ignition interference capacitor.
    19. Fig 15: Identifying LH Radio Ignition Interference Capacitor And Stud Bolt
    G03920225Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Disconnect the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
    20. Fig 16: Locating CKP Sensor Electrical Connector And Harness Retainer
    GF0002667Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Disconnect the engine harness retainers and remove the engine wiring harness from the engine assembly.
  21. Remove the 2 bolts and the oil level indicator tube.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
    22. Fig 17: Locating Bolts On Oil Level Indicator Tube
    GF0048407Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the bolt and the CMP sensor.
    23. Fig 18: Locating Camshaft (CMP) Sensor Bolt
    G03920013Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the bolt and the CKP sensor.
    24. Fig 19: Locating Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt
    G03920231Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the 2 bolts and the exhaust manifold heat shield.
    25. Fig 20: Locating Bolts On Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield
    GF0048411Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the 10 nuts and the RH exhaust manifold.
    26. Fig 21: Removing RH Exhaust Manifold
    GF0005616Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the 3 bolts and the exhaust manifold heat shield.
    27. Fig 22: Locating Bolts On Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield
    GF0048409Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove the 10 nuts and the LH exhaust manifold.
    28. Fig 23: Removing LH Exhaust Manifold
    GF0005615Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
  28. Remove and discard the 20 exhaust manifold-to-cylinder head studs.
    29. Fig 24: Locating Exhaust Manifold-To-Cylinder Head Studs
    GF0048410Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
    NOTE: The bolts are part of the valve cover and should not be removed.
  29. Loosen the 16 fasteners in the sequence shown and remove the RH valve cover and gasket.
    • Clean the valve cover mating surface of the cylinder head with silicone gasket remover and motorcraft metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
    • Discard the valve cover gasket. Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.
    30. Fig 25: Identifying Valve Cover Fasteners Loosening/Tightening Sequence
    G03920595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
    NOTE: The bolts are part of the valve cover and should not be removed.
  30. Loosen the 17 fasteners in the sequence shown and remove the LH valve cover and gasket.
    • Clean the valve cover mating surface of the cylinder head with silicone gasket remover and motorcraft metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
    • Discard the valve cover gasket. Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.
    31. Fig 26: Identifying Valve Cover Fasteners Tightening Sequence
    G03920580Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Remove the 5 bolts, the coolant pump pulley and the accessory drive belt idler pulley.
    32. Fig 27: Identifying Coolant Pump Pulley Bolts And Idler Pulley Bolt
    G03920233Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Remove the 3 bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
    33. Fig 28: Identifying Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Bolts
    G03920234Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Using the Crankshaft Vibration Damper Remover, remove the crankshaft pulley.
    34. Fig 29: Removing Crankshaft Pulley Using Special Tool (303-009)
    G03919906Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Using the Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Remover, remove and discard the crankshaft front seal.
    35. Fig 30: Removing Crankshaft Front Seal Using Special Tool (303-107)
    G03919889Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Remove the front 4 oil pan bolts.
    36. Fig 31: Front Oil Pan Bolts
    GF0000348Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Correct fastener location is essential for assembly procedure. Record fastener location.
  36. Remove the 15 fasteners.
    37. Fig 32: Locating Bolts And Studs
    GF0005525Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Remove the engine front cover from the cylinder block.
    38. Fig 33: Removing Engine Front Cover From Cylinder Block
    GF0000349Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Only use hand tools to loosen the camshaft sprocket bolt or damage to the camshaft or camshaft sprocket may occur.
  38. Loosen and back off the RH camshaft sprocket bolt one full turn.
    39. Fig 34: Identifying Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
    G03920660Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Only use hand tools to loosen the camshaft sprocket bolt or damage to the camshaft or camshaft sprocket may occur.
  39. Loosen and back off the LH camshaft sprocket bolt one full turn.
    40. Fig 35: Identifying LH Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
    G03920661Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The balance shaft bearing caps must be installed in their original locations. Record camshaft bearing cap locations.
  40. Remove the 6 bolts in the sequence shown, the 3 bearing caps and the balance shaft.
    41. Fig 36: Identifying Balance Shaft Bolt Loosening/Tightening Sequence
    G03920712Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Remove the crankshaft sensor ring from the crankshaft.
    42. Fig 37: View Of Crankshaft Sensor Ring At Crankshaft
    G04583449Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. Position the crankshaft keyway at the 12 o'clock position.
    43. Fig 38: Positioning Crankshaft Keyway At 12 O'Clock Position
    G03919943Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: If the camshaft lobes are not exactly positioned as shown, the crankshaft will require one full additional rotation to 12 o'clock.
  43. The No. 1 cylinder camshaft exhaust lobe must be coming up on the exhaust stroke. Verify by noting the position of the 2 intake camshaft lobes and the exhaust lobe on the No. 1 cylinder.
    44. Fig 39: Identifying Camshaft Lobe Position
    G03919944Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in their original locations, or engine damage may occur. Mark the components for installation into their original locations.
  44. Remove only the 3 camshaft roller followers shown in the illustration from the RH cylinder head.
    45. Fig 40: Identifying Camshaft Roller Followers On RH Cylinder Head
    GF0005576Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: It may be necessary to push the valve down while compressing the spring.
  45. Using the Valve Spring Compressor, remove the 3 camshaft roller followers designated in the previous step from the RH cylinder head.
    46. Fig 41: Identifying Special Tool (303-1039) For Removing/Installing Camshaft Roller Followers
    G03919946Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in their original locations, or engine damage may occur. Mark the components for installation into their original locations.
  46. Remove only the 4 camshaft roller followers shown in the illustration from the LH cylinder head.
    47. Fig 42: Locating Camshaft Roller Followers
    GF0005577Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: It may be necessary to push the valve down while compressing the spring.
  47. Using the Valve Spring Compressor, remove the 4 camshaft roller followers designated in the previous step from the LH cylinder head.
    48. Fig 43: Compressing Spring Using Special Tool (303-1039)
    G03919948Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The crankshaft cannot be moved past the 6 o'clock position once set or engine damage may occur.
  48. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise and position the crankshaft keyway at the 6 o'clock position.
    49. Fig 44: Crankshaft Positioned With Keyway At 6 O'clock Position
    G03919949Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: If one or both of the tensioner mounting bolts are loosened or removed, the tensioner-sealing bead must be inspected for seal integrity. If cracks, tears, separation from the tensioner body or permanent compression of the seal bead is observed, install a new tensioner or engine damage may occur.
  49. Remove the 2 bolts, the LH timing chain tensioner and tensioner arm.
    50. Fig 45: Identifying LH Timing Chain Tensioner & Tensioner Arm
    G03919950Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: If one or both of the tensioner mounting bolts are loosened or removed, the tensioner-sealing bead must be inspected for seal integrity. If cracks, tears, separation from the tensioner body or permanent compression of the seal bead is observed, install a new tensioner or engine damage may occur.
  50. Remove the 2 bolts, the RH timing chain tensioner and tensioner arm.
    51. Fig 46: Locating RH Timing Chain Tensioner And Tensioner Arm
    GF0005578Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  51. Remove the LH and RH timing chain and the crankshaft sprockets.
    • Remove the RH timing chain from the camshaft sprocket.
    • Remove the RH timing chain from the crankshaft sprocket.
    • Remove the LH timing chain from the camshaft sprocket.
    • Remove the LH timing chain and the crankshaft sprocket.
    52. Fig 47: View Of Left And Right Timing Chains, Sprockets And Crankshaft Gear
    G03885313Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  52. Remove the 4 bolts and the timing chain guides.
    53. Fig 48: Locating Timing Chain Guides Bolts
    G03920972Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  53. Remove the bolts and the RH and LH camshaft sprockets.
  54. Remove the balance shaft drive gear from the LH camshaft.
    55. Fig 49: Removing Balance Shaft Drive Gear From LH Camshaft
    GF0005579Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Remove the front thrust camshaft bearing cap straight upward from the bearing towers, or the bearing cap may be damaged from side loading.
  55. Remove the 2 bolts and the RH camshaft front bearing cap.
    56. Fig 50: Identifying Camshaft Front Bearing Cap Bolts
    GF0005580Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The camshaft bearing caps must be installed in their original locations. Record camshaft bearing cap locations or engine damage may occur.
  56. Remove the 10 remaining bolts in the sequence shown and remove the RH cylinder head camshaft bearing caps.
    57. Fig 51: Removing 10 Remaining Bolts In Sequence
    GF0048408Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  57. Clean and inspect the RH camshaft bearing caps.
    • The camshaft front thrust bearing cap contains an oil metering groove. Make sure the groove is free of foreign material.
    58. Fig 52: Identifying Camshaft Front Thrust Bearing Cap Oil Metering Groove
    G03919957Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  58. Remove the RH camshaft.
    59. NOTE: Remove the front thrust camshaft bearing cap straight upward from the bearing towers, or the bearing cap may be damaged from side loading.
  59. Remove the 2 bolts and the LH camshaft front bearing cap.
    60. Fig 53: Locating Bolts On LH Camshaft Front Bearing Cap
    GF0048387Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The camshaft bearing caps must be installed in their original locations. Record camshaft bearing cap locations or engine damage may occur.
  60. Remove the 10 remaining bolts in the sequence shown and remove the LH cylinder head camshaft bearing caps.
    61. Fig 54: Removing Remaining 10 Bolts In Sequence
    GF0048386Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  61. Clean and inspect the LH camshaft bearing caps.
    • The camshaft front thrust bearing cap contains an oil metering groove. Make sure the groove is free of foreign material.
    62. Fig 55: Identifying Camshaft Front Thrust Bearing Cap Oil Metering Groove
    G03919957Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  62. Remove the LH camshaft.
    63. NOTE: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in their original locations, or engine damage may occur. Mark the components for installation into their original locations.
  63. Remove all of the remaining roller followers from the cylinder heads.
  64. Remove the 2 bolts and the 2 Knock Sensor (KS)s.
    65. Fig 56: Identifying Knock Sensors (KS)
    G03920293Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in their original locations, or engine damage may occur. Mark the components for installation into their original locations.
  65. Remove the hydraulic lash adjusters from the LH cylinder head.
  66. Install the Cylinder Head Remover/Installer onto the LH cylinder head.
    67. Fig 57: Identifying Special Tool (303-572) Onto Cylinder Head
    G03920258Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  67. Install the Cylinder Head Remover/Installer onto the RH cylinder head.
    68. Fig 58: Identifying Special Tool (303-572) On Cylinder Head
    G03920261Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  68. Remove the stud bolt and the coolant tube.
    • Discard the O-ring seals.
    69. Fig 59: Identifying Coolant Tube Stud Bolt
    G03920263Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The cylinder head must be cool before removing it from the engine. Cylinder head warpage can result if a warm or hot cylinder head is removed.
    NOTE: Place clean shop towels over exposed engine cavities. Carefully remove the towels so foreign material is not dropped into the engine or engine damage may occur.
    NOTE: The cylinder head bolts must be discarded and new bolts must be installed or engine damage may occur. They are a tighten-to-yield design and cannot be reused.
    NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of the head gasket.
    NOTE: Aluminum surfaces are soft and can be scratched easily. Never place the cylinder head gasket surface, unprotected, on a bench surface or cylinder head damage may occur.
    NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
  69. Remove the 12 bolts and the cylinder heads.
    • Discard the cylinder head gasket.
    • Discard the cylinder head bolts.
    70. Fig 60: Removing Bolts & Cylinder Head
    GF0048413Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of the head gasket.
    NOTE: Observe all warnings or cautions and follow all application directions contained on the packaging of the silicone gasket remover and the motorcraft metal surface prep or engine damage may occur.
    NOTE: If there is no residual gasket material present, motorcraft metal surface prep can be used to clean and prepare the surfaces.
  70. Clean the cylinder head-to-cylinder block mating surfaces of both the cylinder head and the cylinder block in the following sequence.
    1. Remove any large deposits of silicone or gasket material with a plastic scraper.
    2. Apply silicone gasket remover, following package directions, and allow to set for several minutes.
    3. Remove the silicone gasket remover with a plastic scraper. A second application of silicone gasket remover may be required if residual traces of silicone or gasket material remain.
    4. Apply motorcraft metal surface prep, following package directions, to remove any remaining traces of oil or coolant, and to prepare the surfaces to bond with the new gasket. Do not attempt to make the metal shiny. Some staining of the metal surfaces is normal.
    71. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
  71. Support the cylinder heads on a bench with the head gasket side up. Check the cylinder head distortion and the cylinder block distortion, paying particular attention to the oil pressure feed area. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
    72. Fig 61: Identifying Cylinder Head/Cylinder Block Oil Pressure Feed Areas
    G03885653Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The engine support insulator bracket bolts must be discarded and new bolts installed. They are a tighten-to-yield design and cannot be reused.
  72. Remove the 3 bolts and the LH engine support insulator bracket.
    • Discard the 3 engine support bracket bolts.
    73. Fig 62: Locating LH Engine Support Insulator Bracket Bolts
    GF0048419Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of the head gasket.
    NOTE: Observe all warnings or cautions and follow all application directions contained on the packaging of the silicone gasket remover and the motorcraft metal surface prep, or engine damage may occur.
    NOTE: If there is no residual gasket material present, motorcraft metal surface prep can be used to clean and prepare the surfaces. Follow the directions on the packaging.
  73. Remove the 4 bolts and nut retaining the oil filter adapter to the cylinder block. Remove the oil filter adapter and clean the gasket surface.
    74. Fig 63: Identifying Oil Filter Adapter Bolts And Nut
    GF0005618Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  74. Remove the 12 bolts, the oil pan and discard the oil pan gasket.
    75. Fig 64: Locating Oil Pan Gasket
    GF0005619Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  75. Remove the 3 bolts, the oil pump screen and pickup tube and the spacer.
    76. Fig 65: Identifying Oil Pump Screen, Pickup Tube And Spacer
    GF0005620Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  76. Remove the 3 bolts and the oil pump.
    77. Fig 66: Removing Oil Pump Bolts
    GF0005621Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Make sure connecting rods and rod caps are numbered, to retain correct orientation.
  77. Remove the 20 bolts and the connecting rod caps.
    • Rotate the crankshaft so that the connecting rod is at bottom dead center.
    • Remove and discard the bolts.
    78. Fig 67: Locating Bolts & Connecting Rod Caps
    GF0048420Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Do not scratch the cylinder walls or the crankshaft journals with the connecting rod, or engine damage may occur.
  78. Remove the piston and rod assembly.
    • Using the Connecting Rod Installer, guide the piston and rod assembly out of the cylinder.
    79. Fig 68: Removing Piston And Rod Assembly
    GF0005623Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  79. Repeat the previous steps until all 10 piston and rod assemblies have been removed from the cylinder block.
  80. Disassemble the 10 pistons. For additional information, refer to Piston .
  81. Remove and discard the 12 cross-mounted bolts.
    82. Fig 69: Locating Cross-Mounted Bolts
    GF0048421Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  82. Remove and discard the 12 bolts.
    83. Fig 70: Removing Bolts
    GF0005625Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  83. Remove the 12 main bearing cap dowel pins.
    84. Fig 71: Removing Main Bearing Cap Dowel Pins
    GF0005626Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  84. Remove the 6 main bearing caps, the lower crankshaft main bearings and the thrust washer.
    85. Fig 72: Removing Main Bearing Caps, Lower Crankshaft Main Bearings And Thrust Washer
    GF0005627Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  85. Remove the crankshaft and the crankshaft main bearings from the cylinder block.
    86. Fig 73: Removing Crankshaft And Crankshaft Main Bearings
    GF0005628Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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