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Section 1848 (Engine Mechanical - 3.5L GTDI): Removal: Engine

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SPECIAL TOOL(S)

G07807880
 2, 200# Floor Crane, Fold Away
300-OTC1819E or equivalent
G07807881
 Adjustable Grip Arm, 1735A
014-00001 or equivalent
G07807882
 Disconnect Tool, Transmission Cooler Line
307-569
G07807883
 Eye, Engine Lift
303-1245
G07807884
 Halfshaft Remover
205-832
G07807885
 Powertrain Lift
300-OTC1585AE or equivalent
G07807886
 Remover, Front Wheel Hub
205-D070 (D93P-1175-B) or equivalent
G07807887
 Slide Hammer
100-001 (T50T-100-A)
G07807888
 Spreader Bar
303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) or equivalent
WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE: Whenever turbocharger air intake system components are removed, always cover open ports to protect from debris. It is important that no foreign material enter the system. The turbocharger compressor vanes are susceptible to damage from even small particles. All components should be inspected and cleaned, if necessary, prior to installation or reassembly.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING Article.
    2. NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter® 28-75-1 or equivalent).
    Fig 1: Holding Steering Wheel
    G07807889Courtesy of FORD
  2. Using a steering wheel holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
  3. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION Article.
  4. Recover the A/C system. For additional information, refer to HVAC - CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS Article.
  5. Disconnect the LH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
    • Detach the HO2S connector retainer from the bracket.
      Fig 2: Locating LH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Electrical Connector
      G07807890Courtesy of FORD
  6. Remove the 4 retainers and the underbody shield.
    Fig 3: Locating Underbody Shield Retainers
    G07807891Courtesy of FORD
  7. Remove the 7 bolts, 3 pin-type retainers and the front splash shield.
    Fig 4: Locating Bolts And Pin-Type Retainers Of Front Splash Shield
    G07807892Courtesy of FORD
  8. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM Article.
  9. Remove the front wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES Article.
  10. Remove the 2 lower scrivets from the rubber shield and position the shield.
    Fig 5: Locating Scrivets In Rubber Shield
    G07807893Courtesy of FORD
    11. NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshafts from rotating.
    NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.
  11. Remove the RH and LH halfshaft nuts.
    • Do not discard at this time.
      Fig 6: Locating RH And LH Halfshaft Nuts
      G07807894Courtesy of FORD
    12. NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.
    Fig 7: Separating RH And LH Halfshaft From Wheel Hubs
    G07807895Courtesy of FORD
  12. Using the Front Wheel Hub Remover, separate the RH and LH halfshaft from the wheel hubs.
  13. Remove the bolt from the RH brake hose bracket.
    Fig 8: Locating Brake Tube Bracket Bolt
    G07807896Courtesy of FORD
  14. Remove the LH and RH catalytic converters. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM Article.
  15. Remove the 2 bolts and the rear roll restrictor bracket.
    Fig 9: Locating Rear Roll Restrictor Bracket And Bolts
    G07807897Courtesy of FORD
  16. Remove the 2 front engine roll restrictor-to-transaxle bolts.
    Fig 10: Locating Front Engine Roll Restrictor-To-Transaxle Bolts
    G07807898Courtesy of FORD
    17. NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.
    Fig 11: Locating Upper Stabilizer Link Nuts
    G07807899Courtesy of FORD
  17. Remove and discard the upper stabilizer link nuts.
    18. NOTE: The hex-holding feature can be used to prevent turning of the stud while removing the nut.
    NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.
  18. Remove and discard the tie-rod end nuts.
    • Separate the tie-rod ends from the wheel knuckles.
      Fig 12: Locating Tie-Rod End Nuts
      G07807900Courtesy of FORD
    19. NOTE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part number or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
    NOTE: Use care when releasing the lower arm and knuckle into the resting position or damage to the ball joint seal or Constant Velocity (CV) boot may occur.
    NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.
    NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.
  19. Remove and discard the lower ball joint-to-wheel knuckle nuts.
    • Separate the lower ball joints from the wheel knuckles.
      Fig 13: Locating Ball Joint Nut
      G07807901Courtesy of FORD
    20. NOTE: Do not allow the intermediate shaft to rotate while it is disconnected from the gear or damage to the clockspring may occur. If there is evidence that the intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM Article.
  20. Remove the bolt and disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering gear.
    • Discard the bolt.
      Fig 14: Locating Steering Column Shaft Bolt
      G07807902Courtesy of FORD
  21. Remove the bolt and disconnect the 2 Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS) electrical connectors (1 shown in illustration) and the wiring retainer (not shown in illustration).
    Fig 15: Locating Electronic Power Assist Steering Electrical Connector, Wiring Retainer And Bolt
    G07807903Courtesy of FORD
  22. Using a wax pencil, mark the relationship of the front subframe to the underbody at the mounting locations.
  23. Position the Powertrain Lift under the subframe assembly.
    Fig 16: Positioning Powertrain Lift Under Subframe Assembly
    G07807904Courtesy of FORD
    24. NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.
    Fig 17: Locating Subframe Support Bracket Bolts
    G07807905Courtesy of FORD
  24. Remove the subframe bracket-to-body bolts.
    25. NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.
    Fig 18: Locating Rear Subframe Bolts And Subframe Brackets
    G07807906Courtesy of FORD
  25. Remove the rear subframe bolts and the subframe brackets.
    26. NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.
    Fig 19: Locating Front Subframe Bolts
    G07807907Courtesy of FORD
  26. Remove the front subframe bolts.
  27. Lower the subframe assembly from the vehicle.
  28. Pull the RH wheel knuckle outboard and rotate it toward the rear of the vehicle.
    • Secure the RH wheel knuckle assembly.
      Fig 20: Pulling RH Wheel Knuckle Outboard
      G07807908Courtesy of FORD
  29. Remove the 2 halfshaft bracket bolts.
    Fig 21: Locating Halfshaft Bracket Bolts
    G07807909Courtesy of FORD
  30. Remove the intermediate and halfshaft assembly.
    • Inspect the intermediate shaft for pitting or damage in the seal contact area. Replace if necessary.
    31. NOTE: The sharp edges on the stub shaft splines can slice or puncture the oil seal. Use care when removing the stub shaft from the transmission or damage to the component may occur.
    Fig 22: Removing Halfshaft From Transmission Using Slide Hammer And Halfshaft Remover
    G07807910Courtesy of FORD
  31. Using the Slide Hammer and Halfshaft Remover, remove the halfshaft from the transmission.
  32. Remove and discard the circlip from the stub shaft.
    Fig 23: Locating Stub Shaft Circlip
    G07807911Courtesy of FORD
  33. Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to BODY PANEL SYSTEM - FRONT END BODY PANELS Article.
  34. Detach the 2 brake booster vacuum hose retainers (1 shown in illustration) from the strut tower brace.
    Fig 24: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Hose Retainer
    G07807912Courtesy of FORD
  35. Remove the 4 nuts (2 shown in illustration) and the strut tower brace.
    Fig 25: Locating Strut Tower Brace Nuts
    G07807913Courtesy of FORD
  36. Disconnect the PCM and engine harness electrical connectors.
    • Detach the wiring harness retainer.
      Fig 26: Locating PCM And Engine Harness Electrical Connectors Or Wiring Harness Retainer
      G07807914Courtesy of FORD
  37. Disconnect the 2 PCM electrical connectors.
    Fig 27: Locating PCM Electrical Connectors
    G07807915Courtesy of FORD
  38. Remove the engine wiring harness retainer from the bulkhead.
    1. Push the tab in.
    2. Slide the wiring harness up and out of the bulkhead.
      Fig 28: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness Retainer And Tab
      G07807916Courtesy of FORD
  39. Remove the nut and disconnect the A/C tube.
    • Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
      Fig 29: Locating A/C Tube Nut
      G07807917Courtesy of FORD
  40. Remove the nut and the A/C tube.
    • Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
      Fig 30: Locating A/C Tube Nut
      G07807918Courtesy of FORD
  41. Remove the degas bottle. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM Article.
  42. Remove the engine Air Cleaner (ACL) and ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM & INTAKE AIR FILTERING SYSTEM Article.
  43. Remove the noise generator. For additional information, refer to Intake Air System Components - Exploded View in INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM & INTAKE AIR FILTERING SYSTEM Article.
  44. Disconnect the Turbocharger Boost Pressure (TCBP)/Charge Air Cooler Temperature (CACT) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 31: Locating Turbocharger Boost Pressure/Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Electrical Connector
    G07807919Courtesy of FORD
  45. Loosen the 2 clamps and remove the CAC outlet pipe.
    Fig 32: Locating CAC Outlet Pipe And Clamps
    G07807920Courtesy of FORD
  46. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, BATTERY MOUNTING & BATTERY CABLES Article.
  47. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector.
    Fig 33: Locating Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connector
    G07807921Courtesy of FORD
  48. Remove the nut and disconnect the ground cable from the negative battery terminal.
    Fig 34: Locating Nut And Ground Cable Of Negative Battery Terminal
    G07807922Courtesy of FORD
  49. Remove the nut and disconnect the power feed wires from the positive battery terminal.
    Fig 35: Locating Positive Battery Terminal Nut
    G07807923Courtesy of FORD
  50. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION Article.
    Fig 36: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Hose Quick Connect Coupling
    G07807924Courtesy of FORD
  51. Disconnect the transaxle control cable from the control lever.
    Fig 37: Locating Selector Lever Cable End
    G07807925Courtesy of FORD
  52. Disconnect the transaxle control cable from the shift cable bracket.
    • Detach the wiring harness pin-type retainer.
      Fig 38: Locating Shift Cable Bracket And Wiring Harness Pin-Type Retainer
      G07807926Courtesy of FORD
  53. Loosen the 2 clamps and remove the RH CAC tube.
    Fig 39: Locating RH CAC Tube And Clamps
    G07807927Courtesy of FORD
  54. Disconnect the 2 heater hoses from the intake manifold.
    Fig 40: Locating Heater Hoses Clamps
    G07807928Courtesy of FORD
  55. Remove the bolt and ground wire from the engine front cover.
    Fig 41: Locating Engine Front Cover Bolt And Ground Wire
    G07807929Courtesy of FORD
  56. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the intake manifold coolant tube.
    Fig 42: Locating Upper Radiator Hose Clamp
    G07807930Courtesy of FORD
  57. If equipped, detach the engine block heater harness from the radiator support wiring harness.
  58. Disconnect the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) tube quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION Article.
    Fig 43: Locating Evaporative Emission Tube Quick Connect Coupling
    G07807931Courtesy of FORD
  59. Disconnect the EVAP valve electrical connector and detach the valve from the intake manifold.
    Fig 44: Locating EVAP Valve Electrical Connector And Valve
    G07807932Courtesy of FORD
  60. Disconnect the quick connect coupling from the intake manifold and remove the EVAP tube assembly. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION Article.
    Fig 45: Locating Quick Connect Coupling Of Intake Manifold
    G07807933Courtesy of FORD
  61. Disconnect the fuel supply tube from the High-Pressure Fuel Pump (FP) tube. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION Article.
    Fig 46: Locating Fuel Supply Tube
    G07807934Courtesy of FORD
    62. NOTE: Index-mark the driveshaft for installation.
    Fig 47: Locating Driveshaft Bolts
    G07807935Courtesy of FORD
  62. Remove and discard the 4 bolts and position the driveshaft.
  63. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
    • Install the drain plug and tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
      Fig 48: Locating Drain Plug
      G07807936Courtesy of FORD
  64. Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
    Fig 49: Locating Engine Oil Filter
    G07807937Courtesy of FORD
  65. Remove the A/C tube bracket bolt from the rear of the compressor.
    Fig 50: Locating A/C Tube Bracket Bolt
    G07807938Courtesy of FORD
  66. Remove the nut and disconnect the upper A/C tube from the compressor.
    • Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
      Fig 51: Locating Upper A/C Tube Nut
      G07807939Courtesy of FORD
  67. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the LH CAC tube from the LH turbocharger.
    Fig 52: Locating LH CAC Tube Clamp
    G07807940Courtesy of FORD
  68. Detach the lower radiator hose retainer from the cooling fan and shroud.
    Fig 53: Locating Lower Radiator Hose Retainer
    G07807941Courtesy of FORD
  69. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the radiator.
    Fig 54: Locating Lower Radiator Hose Clamp
    G07807942Courtesy of FORD
  70. Remove the 2 secondary latches from the transmission fluid cooler tubes at the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve.
    Fig 55: Locating Secondary Latches
    G07807943Courtesy of FORD
  71. Using the Transmission Cooler Line Disconnect Tool, disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve.
    Fig 56: Disconnecting Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes From Transmission Fluid Cooler Thermal Bypass Valve
    G07807944Courtesy of FORD
  72. Remove the 2 fasteners and the inspection cover.
    Fig 57: Locating Inspection Cover And Fasteners
    G07807945Courtesy of FORD
  73. Remove and discard the 3 torque converter bolts.
    Fig 58: Locating Torque Converter Bolt
    G07807946Courtesy of FORD
  74. Remove the 4 oil pan-to-transaxle bolts.
    Fig 59: Locating Oil Pan-To-Transaxle Bolts
    G07807947Courtesy of FORD
  75. Remove the 2 LH bottom transaxle-to-engine bolts.
    Fig 60: Locating LH Bottom Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts
    G07807948Courtesy of FORD
  76. Remove the 3 bolts and the RH turbocharger lower bracket.
    Fig 61: Locating RH Turbocharger Lower Bracket Bolts
    G07807949Courtesy of FORD
  77. Remove the 2 bolts and the RH halfshaft support bracket.
    Fig 62: Locating RH Halfshaft Support Bracket And Bolts
    G07807950Courtesy of FORD
  78. Remove the 3 bolts and the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) support bracket.
    Fig 63: Locating Power Transfer Unit Support Bracket And Bolts
    G07807951Courtesy of FORD
  79. Remove the 5 bolts and the PTU.
    Fig 64: Locating PTU Bolts
    G07807952Courtesy of FORD
    80. NOTE: Position a block of wood under the transaxle.
    Fig 65: Positioning Block Of Wood Under Transaxle
    G07807953Courtesy of FORD
  80. Install the Powertrain Lift and Adjustable Grip Arms.
  81. Remove the 3 nuts and the bolt from the transaxle support insulator bracket-to-transaxle.
    Fig 66: Locating Transaxle Support Insulator Bracket-To-Transaxle Nuts And Bolt
    G07807954Courtesy of FORD
  82. Remove the 4 engine mount nuts.
    Fig 67: Locating Engine Mount Nuts
    G07807955Courtesy of FORD
  83. Remove the 3 bolts and the engine mount.
    Fig 68: Locating Engine Mount Bolts
    G07807956Courtesy of FORD
  84. Lower the engine and transaxle assembly from the vehicle.
  85. Remove the starter motor solenoid cover.
    Fig 69: Locating Starter Motor Solenoid Cover
    G07807957Courtesy of FORD
  86. Remove the 2 nuts and the starter motor wiring terminals.
    Fig 70: Locating Starter Motor Wiring Terminals Nuts
    G07807958Courtesy of FORD
  87. Disconnect the wiring harness retainer from the starter motor stud bolt.
    Fig 71: Locating Wiring Harness Fastener
    G07807959Courtesy of FORD
  88. Remove the bolt, stud bolt and the starter.
    Fig 72: Locating Stud Bolt And Bolt Of Starter
    G07807960Courtesy of FORD
  89. Remove the engine cover mounting stud from the LH valve cover stud bolt.
    Fig 73: Locating Engine Cover Mounting Stud
    G07807961Courtesy of FORD
  90. Detach the wiring harness retainer from the valve cover stud bolt.
    Fig 74: Locating Wiring Harness Retainer
    G07807962Courtesy of FORD
  91. Remove the nut and the oil supply tube bracket from the LH valve cover stud bolt.
    Fig 75: Locating Oil Supply Tube Bracket And Nut
    G07807963Courtesy of FORD
  92. Remove the 3 bolts and the LH exhaust manifold heat shield.
    Fig 76: Locating LH Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield And Bolts
    G07807964Courtesy of FORD
  93. Install the Engine Lift Eye on the LH cylinder head.
    Fig 77: Installing Engine Lift Eye On LH Cylinder Head
    G07807965Courtesy of FORD
  94. Disconnect the 2 quick connect couplings and remove the crankcase vent tube. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION Article.
    Fig 78: Locating Quick Connect Couplings And Crankcase Vent Tube
    G07807966Courtesy of FORD
  95. Disconnect the transaxle control electrical connector.
    Fig 79: Locating Transaxle Control Electrical Connector
    G07807967Courtesy of FORD
  96. Detach the transaxle control wire harness retainer from the transaxle stud bolt.
    Fig 80: Locating Transaxle Control Wire Harness Retainer
    G07807968Courtesy of FORD
  97. Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers from the transaxle stud bolts.
    Fig 81: Locating Wiring Harness Retainers Of Transaxle Stud Bolts
    G07807969Courtesy of FORD
  98. Remove the bolt and the ground wire from the RH cylinder head.
    Fig 82: Locating Ground Wire Bolt
    G07807970Courtesy of FORD
  99. Using the Floor Crane and Spreader Bar, remove the engine and transaxle from the lift table.
    Fig 83: Removing Engine And Transaxle From Lift Stand
    G07807971Courtesy of FORD
  100. Remove the LH transaxle-to-engine bolt.
    Fig 84: Locating LH Transaxle-To-Engine Bolt
    G07807972Courtesy of FORD
  101. Remove the 3 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
    • Separate the transaxle from the engine.
      Fig 85: Locating Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts
      G07807973Courtesy of FORD
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