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Section 1377 (Engine Mechanical): Removal: Engine

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SPECIAL TOOLS

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0011693Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Lifting Bracket Set, Engine 303-DS086 (D93P-6001-A)
Includes Lifting Bracket, Engine 303-D087 and 303-D088 or equivalent
GF0002764Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Socket, Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor 303-476 (T94P-9472-A)
MATERIAL

Item
Penetrating and Lock Lubricant (US); Penetrating Fluid (Canada)
XL-1 (US); CXC-51-A (Canada)
    WARNING: Before servicing a vehicle equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system by following the procedure in FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM article. Failure to follow the instructions may result in serious personal injury.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
  2. Release the fuel pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
  3. Remove the hood.
  4. Disconnect both battery cables. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES article.
  5. Remove the air cleaner and outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING article.
  6. Remove the wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft. For additional information, refer to WIPERS & WASHERS article.
  7. Remove the 2 nuts and the support bracket.
    8. Fig 1: Support Bracket & Nuts
    GF0013647Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE article.
  9. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
  10. Disconnect the vacuum hose.
    11. Fig 2: Vacuum Hose
    GF0013648Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge valve.
    • Disconnect the 2 quick release EVAP hoses.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
    12. Fig 3: Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Valve
    GF0013649Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Disconnect the fuel tube spring lock coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
  13. Detach the generator battery cable retainer from the RH valve cover stud bolt.
    14. Fig 4: Generator Battery Cable Retainer
    GF0013650Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the nut and disconnect the generator battery cable.
    • Detach the generator battery cable pin-type retainer.
    15. Fig 5: Generator Battery Cable & Retainer
    GF0013651Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Disconnect the PCM electrical connectors.
    16. Fig 6: PCM Electrical Connectors
    GF0013652Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the bolt and ground wire.
    17. Fig 7: Ground Wire Bolt
    GF0013653Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Disconnect the A/C electrical connector.
    18. Fig 8: A/C Electrical Connector
    GF0013654Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Disconnect the A/C low charge protection switch electrical connector.
    19. Fig 9: A/C Low Charge Protection Switch Electrical Connector
    GF0013655Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Disconnect the heater hoses.
    20. Fig 10: Heater Hoses
    GF0013656Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the bolt and the ground strap.
    21. Fig 11: Ground Strap
    GF0013657Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the hose connection. Secure the hose to the radiator assembly.
    22. Fig 12: Upper Radiator Hose
    GF0013658Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the oil filter adapter.
    23. Fig 13: Lower Radiator Hose
    GF0013659Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the cooling fan. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
  24. Drain the engine oil.
    • Install the drain plug when finished.
    • To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
    25. Fig 14: Engine Oil Drain Plug
    GF0002670Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove and discard the oil filter.
  26. If equipped, disconnect the block heater electrical connector.
  27. Disconnect the power steering electrical connector.
    28. Fig 15: Block Heater Electrical Connector
    GF0013660Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Disconnect the Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) switch electrical connector.
    29. Fig 16: Oil Pressure Sender Electrical Connector
    GF0013661Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Disconnect the Power Steering Pressure (PSP) switch electrical connector.
    30. Fig 17: Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Switch Electrical Connector
    GF0013662Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The oil cooler must be replaced or severe damage to the engine can occur.
  30. If equipped, remove and discard the oil cooler. For additional information, refer to Oil Cooler .
  31. Remove the nut and the transmission cooler tube support bracket.
    32. Fig 18: Transmission Cooler Tube Support Bracket Nut
    GF0013663Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Remove the transmission oil cooler tube bracket bolt.
    33. Fig 19: Transmission Cooler Tube Support Bracket Bolt
    GF0013664Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Disconnect the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
  34. Position the power steering tube bracket aside.
    35. Fig 20: Power Steering Tube Bracket
    GF0013665Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Disconnect the engine wiring harness retainers from the A/C compressor.
    36. Fig 21: Engine Wiring Harness Retainers
    GF0013666Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
    37. Fig 22: A/C Compressor Electrical Connector
    GF0013667Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Remove the 3 bolts and position the A/C compressor aside.
    38. Fig 23: A/C Compressor Bolts
    GF0013668Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Remove the 3 bolts and position the power steering pump aside.
    39. Fig 24: A/C Compressor Bolts
    GF0046704Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM article.
  40. Disconnect the RH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) electrical connectors.
    41. Fig 25: Right Side Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Electrical Connector
    GF0013801Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Disconnect the LH HO2S electrical connector.
    42. Fig 26: LH HO2S Electrical Connector
    GF0013671Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: If necessary, lubricate the sensor threads with penetrating and lock lubricant to assist in removal.
  42. Using the Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor Socket, remove the LH HO2S.
    43. Fig 27: Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Special Tool
    GF0013672Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  43. Support the exhaust and remove the 4 nuts.
    • Discard the 4 nuts.
    44. Fig 28: Exhaust Nuts
    GF0013673Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
  44. Remove the 2 engine mount nuts.
    45. Fig 29: Engine Mount Nut
    GF0013607Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  45. Install a suitable lifting device under the transmission and support.
  46. Remove the rear transmission insulator nuts.
    47. Fig 30: Rear Transmission Insulator Nuts
    GF0013674Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  47. Raise the transmission and remove the rear transmission insulator bolts.
    48. Fig 31: Rear Transmission Insulator Bolts
    GF0013675Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  48. Remove the transmission rear insulator and lower the transmission down to rest on the rear crossmember.
  49. Disconnect the HO2S sensor and the solenoid body sensor electrical connectors.
    50. Fig 32: HO2S Sensor & Solenoid Body Sensor Electrical Connectors
    GF0013676Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  50. Disconnect the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor, Transmission Range (TR) sensor and the Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor electrical connectors.
    51. Fig 33: Output Shaft Speed Sensor, Transmission Range Sensor & Turbine Shaft Speed Sensor Electrical Connectors
    GF0013677Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  51. Release the wiring harness from the retainers on the transmission.
  52. Remove the 3 bolts and the inspection cover.
    53. Fig 34: Inspection Cover & Bolts
    GF0013678Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  53. Remove the torque converter nut access plug.
    • Remove the 4 nuts.
    54. Fig 35: Torque Converter Nut Access Plug
    GF0013679Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  54. Remove the 4 bolts and 1 stud (2 bolts shown in illustration).
    55. Fig 36: Transmission Bolts
    GF0013680Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  55. Install the Engine Lifting Bracket to the RH cylinder head.
    56. Fig 37: Installing Special Tool To RH Cylinder Head
    GF0013608Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  56. Install the Engine Lifting Bracket to the LH cylinder head.
    57. Fig 38: Installing Special Tool To LH Cylinder Head
    GF0013609Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  57. Install the Engine Lifting Bracket Set.
    58. Fig 39: Special Tools
    GF0013681Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  58. Remove the 2 bellhousing bolts.
    59. Fig 40: Top Transmission Bolts
    GF0013682Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  59. Remove the engine assembly from the vehicle.
    60. Fig 41: Lifting Engine Assembly
    GF0013683Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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