Engine Mechanical: Mechanical: Engine: Installation: Engine

Illustration	Tool Name	Tool Number
	Lifting Brackets, Engine	134-00243 or equivalent
	Powertrain Lift with Tilting Plate	014-00765
	Spreader Bar	303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) or equivalent
	Engine Lifting Bracket Set	303-1140

All vehicles 

1. Using the special tools and a suitable engine crane, align the engine with the transaxle.
Fig 1: Aligning Engine With Transaxle
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Vehicles with 6-speed transaxle 

2. Install the 4 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
   • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Fig 2: Locating Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts
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Vehicles with CVT transaxle 

3. Install the 3 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
   • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Fig 3: Identifying Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts
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All vehicles 

4. Install the engine-to-transaxle bolt.
   • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Fig 4: Locating Knock Sensor
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5. Position the knock sensor (KS), install the bolt and connect the electrical connector.
   • Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
Fig 5: Locating Knock Sensor (KS) Electrical Connector & Bolt
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6. Attach the heat shield to the KS.
Fig 6: Identifying Knock Sensor Heat Shield
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NOTE: A third lift chain should be used to allow for level lifting of the engine.
7. Using the special tools and a suitable engine crane, position the powertrain on the subframe.
Fig 7: Supporting Powertrain Using Special Tool
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8. Install the LH engine insulator upper nut.
   • Tighten to 70 Nm (62 lb-ft).
Fig 8: Locating LH Engine Insulator Upper Nut
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9. Install the RH engine insulator upper nut.
   • Tighten to 70 Nm (62 lb-ft).
Fig 9: Locating RH Engine Insulator Upper Nut
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10. Position the RH exhaust manifold heat shield and install the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
Fig 10: Locating RH Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolts
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11. Install the front transaxle stabilizer bolt.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Fig 11: Locating Front Transaxle Stabilizer Bolt & Nut
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12. If equipped, install the upper power transfer unit (PTU) bracket and the bolts.
    • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
Fig 12: Identifying Upper PTU Bracket Bolts & Bracket
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Vehicles with 6-speed transaxle 

13. Clean the 3 rear transaxle insulator bracket bolts using a wire brush and apply new threadlock to the threads.
14. Install the 3 rear transaxle insulator bracket bolts.
    • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
Fig 13: Identifying Upper Transaxle Mount Retaining Bolts
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15. Position the ground cable and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
Fig 14: Locating Ground Cable Bolt
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16. Position the starter motor and install the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Fig 15: Locating Starter Motor Bolts
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17. Position the starter motor wiring and install the nuts.
    • Tighten the larger nut to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
    • Tighten the smaller nut to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Fig 16: Locating Starter Motor Wiring Nuts
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18. Install the starter motor terminal cover.
Fig 17: Locating Starter Motor Electrical Connector Cover
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19. Clean the 2 roll restrictor bolts using a wire brush and apply new threadlock to the threads.
20. Position the roll restrictor and install the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
Fig 18: Locating Roll Restrictor Bolts
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21. Clean the 4 roll restrictor bracket bolts using a wire brush and apply new threadlock to the threads.
22. Position the roll restrictor bracket and install the 4 bolts.
    • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
Fig 19: Locating Roll Restrictor Bracket Bolts
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23. Connect the transmission control unit (TCU) wire harness.
Fig 20: Identifying Transmission Control Module Electrical Connector
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Vehicles with CVT transaxle 

24. Clean the 4 rear transaxle insulator bolts using a wire brush and apply new threadlock to the threads.
25. Install the 4 rear transaxle insulator bracket bolts.
    • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
Fig 21: Locating Transaxle Mount Bolts
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26. Position the ground cable and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
Fig 22: Locating Ground Wire
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27. Position the starter motor and install the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Fig 23: Identifying Starter Motor Mounting Bolts
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28. Position the starter motor wiring and install the nuts.
    • Tighten the larger nut to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
    • Tighten the smaller nut to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Fig 24: Identifying Starter Motor Electrical Connectors
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29. Install the starter motor terminal cover.
Fig 25: Identifying Electrical Cover For Starter Motor Electrical Connectors
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30. Clean the 2 roll restrictor bolts using a wire brush and apply new threadlock to the threads.
31. Position the roll restrictor and install the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
Fig 26: Locating Roll Restrictor Bolts
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32. Attach the wiring harness to the roll restrictor.
Fig 27: Locating Wiring Harness At Roll Restrictor Bolts
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33. Clean the 4 roll restrictor bracket bolts using a wire brush and apply new threadlock to the threads.
34. Position the roll restrictor bracket and install the 4 bolts.
    • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
Fig 28: Locating Roll Restrictor Bracket Bolts
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35. Attach the lower wiring harness retainers to the transaxle.
Fig 29: Locating Lower Wiring Harness Retainers
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36. Attach the wiring harness retainers to the transaxle.
Fig 30: Locating Wire Harness Retainers At Transaxle
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37. Attach the wiring harness retainer to the transaxle.
Fig 31: Locating Wiring Harness Retainer
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38. Connect the transaxle bulkhead electrical connector.
Fig 32: Locating Transaxle Bulkhead Electrical Connector
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All vehicles 

39. Attach the pin-type retainers to the subframe and connect the RH catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector.
Fig 33: Locating Pin-Type Retainers & Catalyst Monitor Sensor Electrical Connector
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40. Connect the power steering fluid tubes and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Fig 34: Locating Power Steering Fluid Tubes & Bolt
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41. Install the power steering pressure (PSP) tube bracket bolt and connect the PSP switch electrical connector.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Fig 35: Locating Power Steering Pressure Tube Bracket Bolt & PSP Switch Electrical Connector
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42. Using the special tool, position the powertrain and subframe in the vehicle.
Fig 36: Supporting Powertrain & Subframe Using Special Tool
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43. Install the 2 forward subframe bolts and washers.
    • Tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).
Fig 37: Locating Subframe Bolts & Washers
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44. Position the rear subframe brackets and install the 6 bolts.
    • Tighten the 2 larger bolts to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
    • Tighten the 4 smaller bolts to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
Fig 38: Locating Rear Subframe Bracket Bolts
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45. Attach the steering column intermediate shaft and install a new bolt.
    • Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
Fig 39: Locating Steering Column Intermediate Shaft Bolt
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46. Attach the outer tie rods to the wheel knuckles and install new nuts.
    • Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
Fig 40: Locating Outer Tie Rod Nut
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47. Attach the stabilizer bar links to the struts and install new nuts.
    • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
Fig 41: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Link Nuts
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48. If equipped, connect the driveshaft and install the bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Fig 42: Front Driveshaft-To-Transfer Case Bolts
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49. If equipped, position the driveshaft support bracket and install the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Fig 43: Identifying Driveshaft Cross Brace Mounting Bolts
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NOTE: The oil pan must be installed and the bolts tightened within 4 minutes of sealant application.
50. Apply a 10 mm (0.39 in) diameter dot of silicone sealant to the areas indicated.
Fig 44: Applying Silicone Sealant
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51. Position the oil pan and a new gasket. Loosely install the 15 bolts.
Fig 45: Locating Oil Pan Bolts
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52. Position the LH catalytic converter bracket and install the 3 engine-to-transaxle bolts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Fig 46: Locating Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts
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53. Tighten the 15 oil pan bolts in the sequence shown to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Fig 47: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts Tightening Sequence
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54. Install the oil pan-to-oil filter adapter bolt.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Fig 48: Locating Oil Pan-To-Oil Filter Adapter Bolt
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55. Install the 4 new torque converter nuts.
    • Tighten to 36 Nm (27 lb-ft).
Fig 49: Locating Torque Converter Nut
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56. Position the lower torque converter access plug and install the pin-type retainers.
Fig 50: Locating Torque Converter Lower Access Plug
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57. If equipped, connect the block heater electrical connector and attach the wiring retainers.
Fig 51: Locating Block Heater Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
58. Connect the power steering cooler hose.
Fig 52: Locating Power Steering Cooler Hose
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
59. Connect the transmission cooler hoses.
Fig 53: Locating Transmission Cooler Hoses
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60. Position the A/C tube and install the nut.
    • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Fig 54: Locating A/C Tubes Nut
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61. Position the A/C manifold assembly tubes and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
Fig 55: Locating A/C Compressor Manifold Tube Assembly Bolt
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62. Connect the A/C high-pressure switch electrical connector.
Fig 56: Locating A/C High-Pressure Switch Electrical Connector
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63. Connect the 10-pin electrical connector and attach the wiring retainers.
Fig 57: Locating 10-Pin Electrical Connector & Wiring Retainer
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64. Position the coolant tube and secure the tube in the clips.
Fig 58: Locating Coolant Tube Retainers
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65. Connect the coolant hoses to the thermostat housing.
Fig 59: Locating Coolant Hoses At Thermostat Housing
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66. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose to the upper intake manifold.
Fig 60: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
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67. Connect the heater hose and the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) coolant hose.
Fig 61: Heater Hose & Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Coolant Hose
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Vehicles with 6-speed transaxle 

68. Position the shift cable bracket and install the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Fig 62: Locating Shift Cable Bracket Bolts
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69. Connect the 16-pin electrical connector and attach the wiring retainer.
    • Connect the electrical connector to the shift cable bracket.
Fig 63: Locating 16-Pin Electrical Connector & Wiring Retainer
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70. Connect the shift cable.
Fig 64: Locating Shift Cable End
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71. Attach the transmission vent tube to the coolant hose.
Fig 65: Transmission Vent Tube & Coolant Hose
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Vehicles with CVT transaxle 

72. Position the shift cable bracket and install the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Fig 66: Locating Shift Cable Bracket Bolts
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73. Connect the 16-pin electrical connector and attach the wiring retainers.
    • Attach the electrical connector to the shift cable bracket.
Fig 67: Locating 16-Pin Electrical Connector & Wiring Retainers
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74. Connect the shift cable.
Fig 68: Locating Shift Cable End
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75. Attach the transmission vent tube to the coolant hose.
Fig 69: Transmission Vent Tube & Coolant Hose
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All vehicles 

76. Attach the B+ terminal to the battery cable and install the nut.
    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
Fig 70: Locating Battery Cable Nut
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77. Position the ground wire on the LH fender and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 71: Locating Ground Wire Bolt
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78. Connect the power steering reservoir hose and attach the retainer.
Fig 72: Locating Power Steering Reservoir Hose & Retainer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
79. Connect the 2 powertrain control module (PCM) electrical connectors and attach the wiring conduit.
Fig 73: Locating Powertrain Control Module Electrical Connectors & Wiring Conduit
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
80. Connect the vapor tube to the purge valve.
Fig 74: Locating Vapor Tube
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CAUTION: Make sure that the fuel tube coupling clicks into place when installing the tube. To make sure that the fuel tube is fully seated, pull on the tube.
NOTE: Apply clean engine oil to the end of the tube before inserting a tube into the connector.
81. Connect the fuel tube to the fuel rail.
    • Connect the fuel tube redundant clip.
Fig 75: Fuel Tube Redundant Clip
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82. Attach the fuel tube retainer to the upper intake manifold.
Fig 76: Locating Fuel Tube Retainer
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83. Position the ground strap on the RH fender and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 77: Locating Ground Strap Bolt
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84. Clean the 4 roll restrictor cross brace bolts using a wire brush and apply new threadlock to the threads.
85. Position the roll restrictor cross brace and install the 4 new bolts.
    • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
Fig 78: Identifying Transaxle Roll Restrictor Bar Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
86. Clean the roll restrictor cross brace-to-roll restrictor bolt using a wire brush and apply new threadlock to the threads.
87. Install a new roll restrictor cross brace-to-roll restrictor bolt.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Fig 79: Locating Upper Roll Restrictor Bolt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
88. Install the LH and RH halfshafts. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS article.
89. Install the exhaust flex pipe and the LH catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM article.
90. Install the cowl vent panel. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS article.
91. Install the air cleaner outlet pipe and air cleaner. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING article.
92. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
93. Connect the negative and positive battery cables. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
94. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS article.
95. Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
96. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.