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Section 13 (Engine - 3.3L DURATEC-V6): Installation: Engine

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

GFD657617Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
303-1245 Engine Lift Eye TKIT-2006UF-FLM TKIT-2006UF-ROW
GFD657618Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
303-1529 Lift Eye, Engine TKIT-2010A-F TKIT-2010A-LM TKIT-2010A-ROW
Adjustable Mounting Arm
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Wooden Block
  1. With the aid of an assistant and using the floor crane and chain, install the engine on the subframe.
    GFD657906Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Install and adjust and tighten the adjustable mounting arm bolts. Use the General Equipment: Adjustable Mounting Arm
    GFD657654Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Remove the floor crane and chain.
    GFD657422Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1529 Lift Eye, Engine.
    GFD657668Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1245 Engine Lift Eye.
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    • Install the ground cable and attach the retainers.

    • Install the ground cable bolt.

      Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

    GFD657666Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. 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.

    Inspect the intake manifold for damage or metal debris.

    GFD657561Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Install the upper intake manifold and tighten the bolts in sequence shown below.

    Torque: Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm) | Stage 2: 45°

    GFD657907Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Connect the MAP sensor electrical connector and wiring harness retainers.
    GFD657664Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Install the EGR valve. Refer to: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve .
  10. Connect the PCV tube quick connect coupling to the intake manifold. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
    GFD657663Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Install the upper intake manifold support bracket and the bolt.

      Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    • Connect the throttle body electrical connector and wire harness retainer.

    GFD657662Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Attach the wiring harness retainers to the RH side of the intake manifold.
    GFD657661Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Install the EVAP canister purge valve and connect the quick release coupling. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .

    • Attach the EVAP canister purge valve retainers.

    • Connect the EVAP canister purge valve wiring harness electrical connector.

    GFD657660Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. With the aid of an assistant and using the powertrain jack, raise the powertrain and subframe as an assembly 25.4 mm (1 in) from the frame.
    GFD657908Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. With the aid of an assistant and using the powertrain jack, position the powertrain and subframe forwards 50.8 mm (2 in).
    2. With the aid of an assistant and using the powertrain jack, raise the powertrain and subframe 25.4 mm (1 in).
    GFD657909Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Install the new rear subframe bolts finger tight.
    GFD657910Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Install the new front subframe bolts finger tight.
    GFD657911Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Install the new middle subframe bolts finger tight.
    GFD657912Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Tighten the rear subframe bolts.

    Torque: 52 lb.ft (70 Nm)

    GFD657910Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Tighten the front subframe bolts.

    Torque: 195 lb.ft (265 Nm)

    GFD657911Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Install the front radiator support bar bolts.

    Torque: 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)

    GFD657655Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Remove. Use the General Equipment: Adjustable Mounting Arm
    GFD657654Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Remove the powertrain jack and wooden blocks Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block
    GFD657653Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Tighten the middle subframe bolts.

    Torque: 195 lb.ft (265 Nm)

    GFD657912Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Position the LH underbody shield and install the bolt.

    Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

    GFD657347Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. Position the RH underbody shield and install the bolt.

    Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

    GFD657346Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the engine mount nuts or damage to the engine mount can occur.

    Install the new RH engine mount nut.

    Torque: 184 lb.ft (250 Nm)

    GFD657913Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the engine mount nuts or damage to the engine mount can occur.

    Install the new LH engine mount nut.

    Torque: 184 lb.ft (250 Nm)

    GFD657914Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. NOTE: Use the internal or external hex-holding feature to prevent the ball and stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nuts. The link boot seal must not be allowed to twist while tightening the link nuts or damage to the boot seal will occur.

    Position the RH sway bar link and install the new nut.

    Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

    GFD657363Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. NOTE: Use the internal or external hex-holding feature to prevent the ball and stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nuts. The link boot seal must not be allowed to twist while tightening the link nuts or damage to the boot seal will occur.

    Position the LH sway bar link and install the new nut.

    Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

    GFD657364Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Attach the HO2S wiring harness retainers to LH subframe.
    GFD657343Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Position the splash shield and install the pin-type retainer to the LH subframe.
    GFD657342Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Install the steering shield and the pin-type retainers to the LH subframe.
    GFD657648Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. Attach the HO2S wiring harness retainers to the RH subframe.
    GFD657366Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. Install the splash shield pin-type retainer to the RH subframe.
    GFD657647Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. Install the steering shield and the pin-type retainers to the RH subframe.
    GFD657646Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. Install the steering shield pin-type retainers to the RH subframe.
    GFD657338Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  35. Connect the heater hose to the lower intake manifold at the rear of the engine.
    GFD657645Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. Attach the wiring harness retainers and position the ground wire and install the bolt.

    Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

    GFD657644Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  37. Position the transmission cooling tube bracket on the stud bolt and install the nut.

    Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

    GFD657643Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  38. NOTE: Do not fill the transmission until the engine is completely installed.

    Install the transmission.

  39. Position the wiring harness and connect the steering gear wiring harness electrical connectors and retainers.
    GFD657642Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  40. Connect the A/C compressor electrical connectors and the wiring harness retainer.
    GFD657641Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  41. Position the coolant tubes and install the bolt in the oil pan.

    Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

    GFD657640Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  42. Connect the wiring harness electrical connector to the front axle assembly.
    GFD657639Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  43. Connect the wiring harness electrical connector to the LH axle connector.
    GFD657638Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Position the vent tubes and connect the vent hose to the front axle assembly.

    • Attach the wiring harness retainer to the vent tubes.

    • Connect the vent hose to the LH axle connector.

    GFD657637Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  44. NOTE: Make sure to tighten the new wheel hub nut after the brakes disc are installed.

    Install the RH and LH halfshaft. Refer to: Halfshaft .

  45. Install both front brake disc. Refer to: Brake Disc .
  46. Connect the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
    GFD657915Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  47. Install the transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latches.
    GFD657635Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Position the coolant solenoid bracket and install the bolt.

      Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

    • Connect the coolant solenoid wiring harness electrical connector.

    GFD657634Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Install the transmission cooler hose bracket bolt.

      Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

    • Connect the coolant hose to transmission cooler hose.

    GFD657633Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  48. Connect the coolant hoses to the oil cooler. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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    • Lubricate the oil filter seal with clean engine oil and install and tighten in 2 stages.

    • Stage 1: Install to initial gasket contact.

    • Stage 2: Tighten 3/4 to 1 turn.

    GFD657293Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  49. Install the rear underbody shield, bolts and the pin-type retainers.

    Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

    GFD657272Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Attach the EVAP tube retainer.

    GFD657631Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  50. NOTE: The high-pressure fuel pump supply tube must be installed with the Oetiker® clamp end installed to the port fuel rail; if it is installed backwards a check valve will prevent the engine from running properly.

    • Install the high-pressure fuel pump to port injection fuel rail tube with the Oetiker® clamp end installed towards the port fuel rail and connect the quick release couplings. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .

    GFD657630Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  51. NOTE: When removing or installing the high-pressure fuel pump noise insulator, spreading the openings will reduce the risk of damage.

    Install the high-pressure fuel pump noise insulator.

    GFD657629Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  52. Install the new steering shaft bolt.

    Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

    GFD657365Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Connect the coolant hoses to the EGR valve.

    • Attach coolant tubes retainer to the upper intake manifold.

    GFD657628Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  53. Install the coolant tube bolts to the top of intake manifold.

    Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

    GFD657552Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  54. If equipped, connect the block heater.
    GFD657627Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  55. Position the ground and install the bolt to the LH shock tower.

    Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

    GFD657381Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Connect the engine harness electrical connector and retainer.

    • Connect the center PCM electrical connector and wiring harness retainer.

    GFD657626Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Install a new O-ring seals.

    • Connect the A/C lines and install the nuts.

      Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

    GFD657625Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  56. Connect the A/C pressure switch.
    GFD657624Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  57. Install a new thermostat housing O-ring seal and lubricate with clean engine coolant.
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    • Position the thermostat housing and coolant hoses and install the bolts.

      Torque: Stage 1: 71 lb.in (8 Nm) | Stage 2: 45°

    • Connect the coolant hose to the coolant pump.

    GFD657622Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  58. Connect the metal coolant hose to the thermostat housing coolant hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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    • Install the air cleaner bracket and the bolts.

      Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

    • Attach the coolant hose retainers.

    GFD657551Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  59. Remove the radiator support cable ties or mechanics wire.
    GFD657332Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  60. Attach the generator wiring harness retainer to the oil filter adapter.
    GFD657917Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  61. Install the upper radiator panel and the retainers.
    GFD657331Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  62. Attach the generator wiring harness retainers to the oil filter adapter.
    GFD657620Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  63. Install the following items:

    1. Install the generator. Refer to: Generator - 3.3L Duratec-V6 .
    2. Install the A/C compressor belt. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Belt .
    3. Install the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
    4. Install the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .

  64. Fill the engine with clean engine oil. Refer to: Specifications  .
    GFD657918Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  65. Install the suspension support bar and the bolts.

    Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

    GFD657329Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  66. Remove the holding device.
    GFD657328Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  67. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
  68. Charge the A/C system. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging - Vehicles With: R1234YF Refrigerant .
  69. Check front axle assembly fluid level. Refer to: Differential Fluid Level Check .
  70. Fill the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
  71. Check the transmission fluid level.

  72. Pressurize the fuel system. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
  73. Use the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Misfire Monitor Profile Correction routine in the diagnostic scan tool.
  74. Start and check the exhaust system for leaks.