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Section 244 (Engine - 6.2L V8): Removal: Engine

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

GFD405706Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 303-1507Brackets, Support
GFD405924Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 303-214 (T83T-6312-B)Wrench, Fan Clutch Nut
GFD405925Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 303-478 (T94T-6312-AH)Holding Wrench, Fan Clutch Pulley | TKIT-1994-FHFMHFLMHLTH
GFD405926Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 303-F047Lifting Bracket, Engine
GFD405927Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 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
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
1/2 Inch Square Drive Breaker Bar
Wooden Block

5-Speed Manual Transmission - TR4050/6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6R100/6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6R140 

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, can cause engine failure.
  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. Drain the cooling system. Refer to: ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, VACUUM FILLING AND BLEEDING
  4. Remove the following items:

    1. Remove the cowl panel. Refer to: Cowl Panel .
    2. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt .
    3. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to: Intake Manifold .
    4. Remove the cooling module. Refer to: Cooling Module .
    5. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .

  5. Remove the crankcase vent tube. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING
    GFD405928Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Detach the retainer and remove the PCV tube. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING
    GFD405929Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    5-Speed Manual Transmission - TR4050 

  7. Remove the clutch and pressure plate. Refer to: the appropriate Service Information .

    5-Speed Manual Transmission - TR4050/6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6R100/6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6R140 

    • Disconnect the cooling fan wiring harness electrical connector.

    • Remove the cooling fan wiring harness support bracket nut.

    GFD405930Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Using the special tools, remove the cooling fan. Use Special Service Tool: 303-478 (T94T-6312-AH) Holding Wrench, Fan Clutch Pulley., 303-214 (T83T-6312-B) Wrench, Fan Clutch Nut.. Use the General Equipment: 1/2 Inch Square Drive Breaker Bar
    GFD405931Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Remove the bolts and position the coolant tubes aside.
    GFD405673Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Remove and discard the coolant tube O-ring seal.
    GFD405674Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Remove and discard the coolant tube O-ring seal.
    GFD405675Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. NOTE: Primary battery vehicles shown, secondary battery vehicles similar.

    Detach the generator wiring harness pin-type retainers and position aside.

    GFD405932Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Disconnect the A/C pressure switch wiring harness electrical connector.
    GFD405933Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector and detach the wiring harness retainers.
    GFD405934Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the nut.

    • If equipped with automatic transmission, remove the transmission cooler lines bracket.

    • Remove the starter motor wiring harness bracket.

    GFD405935Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Remove the bolts and position the A/C compressor aside.
    GFD405712Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Remove the bolt and the power steering pump pressure line.. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
    GFD405691Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Remove and discard the bolts and position the power steering pump aside.
    GFD405936Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the cylinder block.. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    GFD405937Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Disconnect the oil pressure switch wiring harness electrical connector and the retainers.
    GFD405938Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Remove the nuts and position the engine ground straps aside.
    GFD405939Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connectors and the retainers.
    GFD405940Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connectors and the retainer.
    GFD405941Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connectors and the retainer.
    GFD405942Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector and the retainers.
    GFD405943Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector and the retainers and position the engine wiring harness aside.
    GFD405944Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6R100/6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6R140 

    1. Remove the transmission fluid indicator.
    2. Remove the bolts and the transmission fluid level indicator tube.
    GFD405945Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Remove and discard the transmission fluid level indicator tube O-ring seal.
    GFD405946Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Disconnect the LH HO2S wiring harness electrical connector.
    GFD405947Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. Remove the RH HO2S. Refer to: Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) .
  32. Remove the starter motor. Refer to: Starter Motor .
  33. Remove the RH catalytic converter pipe-to-manifold nuts and discard.
    GFD405713Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. Remove the LH catalytic converter pipe-to-manifold nuts and discard.
    GFD405648Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  35. 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.

    Loosen the transmission support insulator-to-crossmember nuts.

    GFD405714Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    5-Speed Manual Transmission - TR4050/6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6R100/6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6R140 

  36. Detach the starter motor wiring harness pin-type retainer from the oil pan.
    GFD405948Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  37. If equipped with an engine block heater, disconnect the engine block heater electrical connector and position the wiring harness aside.
    GFD405715Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • 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)

    GFD405668Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  39. Remove and discard the engine oil filter.. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
    GFD405669Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  40. Disconnect the oil cooler coolant hoses.. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    GFD405949Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the retainer and the engine oil cooler.

    • Discard the engine oil cooler.

    GFD405950Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6R100/6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6R140 

  42. Remove the bolts and the transmission inspection plate.
    GFD405792Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  43. Remove the torque converter nut access cover.
    GFD405951Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  44. NOTE: Only rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction.

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

    GFD405952Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  45. NOTE: The torque converter must be installed in it's original orientation to the flexplate or engine damage may occur.
    NOTE: Only rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction.

    Rotate the flexplate so that the 2 slotted holes are shown at the 6 o'clock position and index mark the torque converter stud to the flexplate to maintain alignment during installation.

    GFD405953Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  46. NOTE: The upper 2 transmission-to-engine bolts will be removed later.

    Remove the RH transmission-to-engine bolts.

    GFD405954Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  47. Remove the LH transmission-to-engine bolts and the shift cable bracket.
    GFD405955Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    5-Speed Manual Transmission - TR4050/6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6R100/6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6R140 

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

    Remove and discard the LH engine mount through bolt.

    GFD405718Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  49. 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 support insulator bracket nuts.

    GFD405720Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  50. NOTE: The engine support insulator through bolt must be discarded and a new bolt installed, or damage to the vehicle or engine support insulator may occur.
    NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the engine support insulator through bolt or damage to the engine support insulator may occur.

    Remove and discard the RH engine mount through bolt.

    GFD405719Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  51. 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 support insulator bracket nuts.

    GFD405733Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6R100/6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6R140 

  52. 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

    GFD405956Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  53. Working from on top of engine, remove the upper transmission-to-engine bolts.
    GFD405957Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    5-Speed Manual Transmission - TR4050/6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6R100/6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6R140 

  54. Install the special tools and the bolts. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1507 Brackets, Support., 303-F047 Lifting Bracket, Engine.
    GFD405958Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  55. Using the floor crane and the special tool, raise the engine to access the engine mounts.. Use the General Equipment: Floor Crane
    GFD405959Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  56. Remove the LH engine mount.
    GFD405722Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  57. Remove the RH engine mount.
    GFD405960Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  58. With the aid of an assistant and using a floor crane, remove the engine assembly from the vehicle.. Use the General Equipment: Floor Crane
    GFD405961Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6R100/6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6R140 

  59. Install the special tool. Install Special Service Tool: 307-346 (T97T-7902-A) Retainer, Torque Converter.
GFD405962Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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