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Section 1 (Engine - 3.5L GTDI): Installation: Engine

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SPECIAL TOOL(S)

GFD87444Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
2, 200# Floor Crane, Fold Away 300-OTC1819E or equivalent
GFD87367Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Adjustable Grip Arm, 1735A 014-00001 or equivalent
GFD87369Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Powertrain Lift 300-OTC1585AE or equivalent
GFD87446Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Spreader Bar 303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) or equivalent
MATERIAL

Item Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US); Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) XO-5W30-QSP (US); CXO-5W30-LSP12 (Canada) WSS-M2C946-A
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. 1.

    Using the Floor Crane and Spreader Bar, align the transaxle to the engine.
GFD87858Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 2.

    Install the 3 engine-to-transaxle bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
GFD87872Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 3.

    Install the LH engine-to-transaxle bolt.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
GFD87871Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 4.

    Install the 2 LH bottom transaxle-to-engine bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
GFD87870Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 5.

    Install the RH halfshaft support bracket and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
GFD87869Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 6.

    Install the intermediate shaft bracket 2 studs and the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten the studs to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    • Tighten the nuts to 25 Nm (30 lb-ft).
GFD87868Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 7.

    NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.

    Install the ratchet strap from the front subframe to the LH engine lift eye and from the rear of the subframe to the RH engine lift eye.

GFD87461Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 8.

    Using the Floor Crane and Spreader Bar, install the powertrain and subframe as an assembly on the powertrain lift table.
GFD87858Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 9.

    NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.

    Remove the ratchet strap from the front subframe to the LH engine lift eye and from the rear of the subframe to the RH engine lift eye.

GFD87461Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 10.

    Install the Adjustable Grip Arm.
GFD87460Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 11.

    Install a ratchet strap from the front of the subframe under the powertrain lift table to the rear of the subframe, to secure the subframe to the powertrain lift table.

  1. 12.

    Attach the transaxle control wire harness retainer to the transaxle stud bolt.
GFD87867Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 13.

    Connect the transaxle control electrical connector.
GFD87866Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 14.

    Connect the generator electrical connector.
GFD87814Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 15.

    Connect the generator B+ cable and install the nut.
    • Tighten to 17 Nm (150 lb-in).
GFD87813Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 16.

    Connect the A/C compressor and pressure relief valve electrical connectors.
    • Attach the wiring harness retainers.
G09727911Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 17.

    Attach the CMS electrical connector.
G09727912Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 18.

    Install the ground wire and the bolt to the RH cylinder head.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
GFD87834Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 19.

    Position the PTU support bracket in place and install the 5 bolts.
    • Tighten the bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
G09729258Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 20.

    Install the starter, the stud bolt and bolt.
    • Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
GFD87862Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 21.

    Connect the wiring harness retainer to the starter motor stud bolt.
GFD87861Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 22.

    Attach the starter wire terminals and install the 2 nuts.

    1. 1.

      Tighten the B+ terminal nut to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

    1. 2.

      Tighten the S-terminal nut to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
GFD87998Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 23.

    Install the starter motor solenoid cover.
GFD87859Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 24.

    Remove the Heavy Duty Floor Crane and Spreader Bar.
GFD87858Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 25.

    Remove the Engine Lift Eye from the LH cylinder head.
GFD87857Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 26.

    Install the LH exhaust manifold heat shield and the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
GFD87816Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 27.

    Install the oil supply tube bracket on the LH valve cover stud bolt and install the nut.
    • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
GFD87787Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 28.

    Attach the 4 wiring harness retainer to the valve cover stud bolt.
    • Install the engine cover mounting stud to the LH valve cover stud bolt.
      • Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
G00562233Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 29.

    Install the crankcase vent tube and connect the 2 quick connect couplings. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
G00562231Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 30.

    Connect the crankcase vent tube sensor electrical connector and the wire harness retainer.
G00562232Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 31.

    Remove the ratchet strap from the RH knuckle to subframe.

  1. 32.

    Raise the subframe and powertrain assembly into the vehicle.

  1. 33.

    Install the engine mount and the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
GFD87774Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 34.

    Install the 4 engine mount nuts.
    • Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
GFD87773Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 35.

    Install the bolt and the 3 nuts for the transaxle support insulator bracket-to-transaxle.
    • Tighten the bolt to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
    • Tighten the nuts to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
GFD87772Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 36.

    NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

    Install the 2 front subframe bolts.

    • Tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).
GFD87777Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 37.

    NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

    Position the subframe brackets and install the 4 bolts finger-tight.

GFD87989Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 38.

    NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

    Install the 2 rear subframe bolts.

    • Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
GFD87990Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 39.

    NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

    Tighten the 4 subframe bracket-to-body bolts to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

GFD87775Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 40.

    Remove the ratchet strap from the front of the subframe to the rear of the subframe.

  1. 41.

    Remove the Adjustable Grip Arm and the powertrain lift table.
GFD87397Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 42.

    NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.

    Install the strut to the wheel knuckle and install the strut-to-wheel knuckle nuts and bolts.

    • Tighten to 250 Nm (184 lb-ft).
GFD87398Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 43.

    NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.

    Install the brake caliper and the guide pin bolts.

    • 432 mm (17 in) brakes: Tighten to 72 Nm (53 lb-ft).
    • 457 mm (18 in) brakes: Tighten to 75 Nm (55 lb-ft).
GFD87584Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 44.

    NOTE: Do not tighten the wheel hub nut with the vehicle on the ground. The nut must be tightened to specification before the vehicle is lowered onto the wheels. Wheel bearing damage will occur if the wheel bearing is loaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.
    NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
    NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.

    Using the previously removed wheel hub nut, seat the LH and RH halfshafts.

    • Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
    • Remove and discard the wheel hub nuts.
GFD86942Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 45.

    NOTE: The wheel hub nut contains a one time locking chemical that is activated by the heat created when it is tightened. Install and tighten the new wheel hub nut to specification within 5 minutes of starting it on the threads. Always install a new wheel hub nut after loosening or when not tightened within the specified time or damage to the components can occur.
    NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
    NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.

    Install a new wheel hub nuts.

    • Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
GFD87394Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 46.

    NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

    Install new upper stabilizer bar link nuts.

    • Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
GFD87771Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 47.

    NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.

    Install the wheel speed sensor and the bolt.

    • Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
GFD87390Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 48.

    Install the 4 oil pan-to-transaxle bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
GFD87855Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 49.

    Install 3 new torque converter bolts.
    • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
GFD87854Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 50.

    Install the inspection cover and the 2 fasteners.
GFD87853Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 51.

    Connect the transaxle cooler tubes and install the 2 secondary latches.
GFD87991Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 52.

    If equipped, connect the 2 PTU coolant hoses.
GFD87768Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 53.

    Connect the lower radiator hose to the radiator.
GFD87767Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 54.

    Attach the lower radiator hose retainer to the cooling fan and shroud.
GFD87766Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 55.

    NOTE: Align the index marks for the LH Charge Air Cooler (CAC) tube.

    Connect the lower LH CAC tube to the LH turbocharger.

    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
GFD87765Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 56.

    Using a new O-ring seal and gasket seal, install the upper A/C tube to the A/C compressor and install the nut.
    • Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
GFD87764Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 57.

    Install the A/C tube bracket and bolt to the rear of the A/C compressor.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
GFD87763Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 58.

    Install a new engine oil filter.
    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in) and then rotate an additional 180 degrees.
GFD87762Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 59.

    Line up the index marks on the rear driveshaft to the index marks on the PTU flange made during removal and install the 4 new bolts.
    • Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
GFD87761Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 60.

    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 .

    Install the steering intermediate shaft onto the steering gear and install a new bolt.

    • Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
GFD87760Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 61.

    Install the RH and LH catalytic converters. For additional information, refer to Exhaust System .

  1. 62.

    Install the 3 scrivets in the rubber shield.
GFD87221Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 63.

    Install the 2 front suspension height sensors. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Dynamic Suspension .

  1. 64.

    Install the front splash shield, 7 pin-type retainers and 5 bolts.
GFD87745Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 65.

    Install the underbody shield and the 4 retainers.
GFD87602Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 66.

    Install the front wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires .

  1. 67.

    Connect the fuel supply tube. For additional information, refer to Fuel System - General Information .
GFD87852Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 68.

    Install the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) tube assembly and connect the quick connect coupling to the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Fuel System - General Information .
GFD87642Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 69.

    Connect the EVAP valve electrical connector and attach to the intake manifold.
GFD87759Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 70.

    Connect the EVAP tube quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to Fuel System - General Information .
GFD87737Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 71.

    If equipped, attach the engine block heater harness to the radiator support wiring harness.

  1. 72.

    Connect the upper radiator hose to the intake manifold coolant tube.
GFD87656Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 73.

    Install the ground wire and bolt to the engine front cover.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
GFD87655Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 74.

    Connect the 2 heater hoses to the intake manifold.
GFD87652Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 75.

    NOTE: Align the index marks for the RH CAC tube.

    Install the RH CAC tube and tighten the clamps.

    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
GFD87758Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 76.

    Attach the wiring harness pin-type retainer and connect the transaxle control cable to the shift cable bracket.
GFD87851Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 77.

    Connect the transaxle control cable to the control lever.
GFD87756Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 78.

    Connect the quick connect coupling to the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Fuel System - General Information .
GFD87850Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 79.

    Connect the battery power feed wire to the positive battery terminal and install the nut.
    • Connect the electrical connector.
    • Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
GFD87370Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 80.

    Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector.
GFD87755Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 81.

    Position back the ground wire and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
GFD87754Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 82.

    Install the battery tray. For additional information, refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables .

  1. 83.

    NOTE: Align the index marks for the CAC outlet pipe.

    Install the CAC outlet pipe and tighten the clamps.

    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
GFD87753Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 84.

    Connect the Turbocharger Boost Pressure (TCBP) /Charge Air Cooler Temperature (CACT) sensor electrical connector.
GFD87752Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 85.

    Install the engine Air Cleaner (ACL) and ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering .

  1. 86.

    Install the degas bottle. For additional information, refer to Engine Cooling .

  1. 87.

    Using a new O-ring seal and gasket seal, install the A/C tube and the nut.
    • Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
GFD87751Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 88.

    Using a new O-ring seal and gasket seal, connect the A/C tube and install the nut.
    • Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
GFD87750Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 89.

    Install the engine wiring harness retainer to the bulkhead.

    1. 1.

      Slide the wiring harness in the bulkhead.

    1. 2.

      Make sure the wiring harness retainer tab is below the bulkhead lip.
GFD87992Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 90.

    Connect the PCM electrical connector.
GFD87748Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 91.

    Connect the engine harness electrical connector.
GFD87747Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 92.

    Install the strut tower brace and the 4 nuts.
    • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
GFD87746Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 93.

    Attach the 2 brake booster vacuum hose retainers to the strut tower brace.
GFD87735Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 94.

    Install the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to Front End Body Panels .

  1. 95.

    Connect the LH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
    • Attach the HO2S connector retainer to the bracket.
GFD87601Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 96.

    Fill the engine with clean engine oil.

  1. 97.

    Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Engine Cooling .

  1. 98.

    Recharge the A/C system. For additional information, refer to Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics .

  1. 99.

    Perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure following the on-screen instructions.