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Engine Mechanical: Mechanical: Engine: Removal: Engine

Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0017296
 Adapter for 204-592 204-592/1
GF0029125
 Engine Lifting Bracket 303-1245
GF0000536
 Heavy Duty Floor Crane 014-00071 or equivalent
GF0017081
 Powertrain Lift 014-00765
GF0019849
 Remover, Halfshaft 205-243
GF0019850
 Remover, Halfshaft 205-832
GF0017295
 Separator, Ball Joint 204-592
GF0000218
 Slide Hammer 100-001
GF0000267
 Spreader Bar 303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) or equivalent
GF0010812
 Tie-Rod End Remover 211-105
GF0024108
 Universal Adapter Brackets 014-0001
Lifting Bracket Set, Engine 303-D095 (D94L-6001-A) 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.

All vehicles 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
  3. Recover the A/C system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
  4. Remove the accessory drive belt and the power steering belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE - 3.5L .
  5. If equipped, remove the 6 screws and the underbody shield.
    6. Fig 1: Locating Underbody Shield Screws
    GF0028645Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the power steering cooler tube and drain the power steering fluid into a suitable drain pan.
    7. Fig 2: Locating Power Steering Cooler Tube
    GF0028753Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the degas bottle. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  8. Remove the engine air cleaner and air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 3.5L .
  9. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  10. Disconnect the 2 engine wiring harness electrical connectors.
    11. Fig 3: Locating Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors
    GF0028756Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers from the transmission mount and the battery tray bracket.
    12. Fig 4: Locating Wiring Harness Retainers From Transmission Mount & Battery Tray Bracket
    GF0029126Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the nut and disconnect the power feed wire from the battery terminal.
    13. Fig 5: Locating Power Feed To Battery Terminal And Nut
    GF0028941Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the bolt and position aside the ground wire.
    14. Fig 6: Locating Ground Wire And Bolt
    GF0028757Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Disconnect the vacuum hose and the evaporative emissions (EVAP) tube from the upper intake manifold.
    15. Fig 7: Locating Vacuum Hose & Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Tube From Upper Intake Manifold
    GF0029127Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Disconnect the upper radiator hose, lower radiator hose and 2 heater hoses from the thermostat housing.
    16. Fig 8: Locating Upper Radiator Hose, Lower Radiator Hose & Heater Hoses From Thermostat Housing
    GF0029128Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Disconnect the transaxle control cable from the control lever.
    17. Fig 9: Locating Transaxle Control Cable To Transaxle Selector Lever
    GF0028947Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the 3 nuts and position the transaxle control cable bracket aside.
    18. Fig 10: Identifying Selector Lever Cable Bracket Bolts & Nuts
    GF0029129Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the bolt and position the ground wire aside.
    19. Fig 11: Locating Ground Wire And Bolt
    GF0028949Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. If equipped, detach the engine block heater harness from the radiator support, power steering hose, A/C tube and the engine wiring harness.
  20. Detach the coolant tube retainer clips from the A/C tube.
    21. Fig 12: Identifying Coolant Tube Retainer Clips
    GF0029130Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the nut and disconnect the A/C tube from the condenser.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
    22. Fig 13: Locating A/C Tube From Condenser
    GF0029131Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the 2 A/C tube bracket bolts.
    23. Fig 14: Locating A/C Tube Bracket Bolts
    GF0028769Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the A/C tube bracket bolt.
    24. Fig 15: Locating A/C Tube Bracket Bolt
    GF0029132Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the A/C tubes.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
    25. Fig 16: Locating A/C Tubes And Nuts
    GF0028957Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers.
    26. Fig 17: Identifying Wiring Harness Retainers
    GF0029089Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Disconnect the 2 engine wiring harness electrical connectors.
    27. Fig 18: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors
    GF0029090Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove the 2 wiring harness retainers from the LH valve cover stud bolts and position the wiring harness aside.
    28. Fig 19: Identifying Wiring Harness Retainers From LH Valve Cover Stud Bolts
    GF0029133Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Remove the oil level indicator.
    29. Fig 20: Identifying Oil Level Indicator
    GF0029134Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Disconnect the hose from the power steering reservoir.
    • Detach the pin-type retainer from the engine mount brace.
    30. Fig 21: Identifying Pin-Type Retainer From Engine Mount Brace
    GF0029135Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Using a small screwdriver, release the retaining clip and detach the power steering reservoir from the cowl.
    31. Fig 22: Detaching Power Steering Reservoir From Bracket
    GF0028164Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Disconnect the fuel supply tube from the fuel rail. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
    32. Fig 23: Identifying Fuel Supply Tube From Fuel Rail
    GF0029136Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Remove the bolt and the ground wire from the engine mount brace.
    33. Fig 24: Identifying Ground Wire Bolt From Engine Mount Brace
    GF0029137Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Remove the 3 bolts and the engine mount brace.
    34. Fig 25: Locating Engine Mount Brace Bolts
    GF0029138Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Disconnect the PCM electrical connectors and pin-type retainers.
    35. Fig 26: Locating PCM Electrical Connectors & Pin-Type Retainers
    GF0029139Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Remove the power steering pressure (PSP) hose bracket bolt.
    36. Fig 27: Locating Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Hose Bracket Bolt
    GF0028934Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Remove and discard the PSP hose banjo bolt and the 2 seals from the steering gear.
    37. Fig 28: Locating PSP Hose Banjo Bolt
    GF0028935Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Place the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position and the ignition key in the OFF position.
  38. Remove the 2 nuts and the steering joint cover.
    39. Fig 29: Locating Steering Joint Cover And Nuts
    GF0028747Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not allow the intermediate shaft to rotate while it is disconnected from the gear or damage to the clockspring can 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 .
    NOTE: Index-mark the steering column shaft position to the steering gear for reference during installation.
  39. Remove the bolt and disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering gear.
    • Discard the bolt.
    40. Fig 30: Locating Steering Column Shaft Index Mark And Bolt
    GF0028748Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Remove the 4 screws and position the LH fender splash shield aside.
    41. Fig 31: Locating LH Fender Splash Shield Screws
    GF0028647Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Remove the 6 pin-type retainers (4 shown) and the LH splash shield.
    42. Fig 32: Locating LH Splash Shield Pin-Type Retainers
    GF0028648Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: The steering gear-to-dash seal must be removed or it will be damaged when lowering the subframe.
  42. Release the 4 clips and slide the steering gear-to-dash seal off of the steering gear and into the passenger compartment.
    43. Fig 33: Locating Steering Gear-To-Dash Seal Clips
    GF0028750Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  43. Disconnect the transaxle cooler hoses.
    44. Fig 34: Locating Transaxle Cooler Hoses Clamps
    GF0028938Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  44. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
    • Install the drain plug and tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
    45. Fig 35: Locating Drain Plug
    GF0029140Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  45. Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
    46. Fig 36: Identifying Engine Oil Filter
    GF0029141Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  46. Remove the 6 nuts and the Y-pipe assembly.
    • Discard the gaskets and nuts.
    47. Fig 37: Locating Y-Pipe Nuts & Y-Pipe Assembly
    GF0029142Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  47. Remove the 4 oil pan-to-transaxle bolts.
    48. Fig 38: Locating Oil Pan-To-Transaxle Bolts
    GF0029143Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  48. Remove the 2 fasteners and the inspection cover.
    49. Fig 39: Identifying Inspection Cover & Fasteners
    GF0029144Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  49. Remove and discard the 4 torque converter nuts.
    50. Fig 40: Identifying Torque Converter Nuts
    GF0029145Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All wheel drive (AWD) vehicles 

    NOTE: Index-mark the driveshaft for installation.
  50. Remove the 4 bolts (3 shown) and support the driveshaft with a length of mechanic's wire.
    51. Fig 41: Identifying Drive Shaft Bolts
    GF0028933Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  51. Remove the engine roll restrictor-to-subframe through bolt.
    52. Fig 42: Locating Roll Restrictor Bolt
    GF0029146Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
  52. Remove the cotter pins and nuts from the tie-rod ends.
    53. Fig 43: Locating Tie-Rod Ends Nuts And Cotter Pin
    GF0028751Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
  53. Using the special tool, separate the tie-rod ends from the steering knuckles.
    54. Fig 44: Separating Tie-Rod Ends From Wheel Knuckles Using Special Tool (211-105)
    GF0028752Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
  54. Remove the nuts and separate the stabilizer bar links from the struts.
    55. Fig 45: Locating Sway Bar Links And Nuts
    GF0028754Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
  55. Remove the 4 lower ball joint nuts.
    56. Fig 46: Locating Lower Ball Joint Nuts
    GF0028653Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: When the lower ball joint is separated from the wheel knuckle, the lower arm may strike the outer constant velocity (CV) joint boot with enough force to damage the boot clamp. This will result in a loss of grease from the outer CV joint. Place a block of wood, or similar item, between the lower arm and the outer CV joint to prevent the lower arm from striking the outer CV joint.
    NOTE: Once pressure is applied to the ball joint with the special tool, it may be necessary to tap the wheel knuckle at the ball joint area to separate the ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
  56. Using the special tools, separate the lower ball joints from the lower control arms.
    57. Fig 47: Identifying Special Tools (204-592/1, 204-592)
    GF0028654Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
  57. Remove the through bolts from the lower control arms.
    58. Fig 48: Locating Lower Control Arms Through Bolt
    GF0028655Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  58. Position the special tool under the subframe assembly.
    59. Fig 49: Positioning Special Tool (014-00765) Under Subframe Assembly
    GF0028656Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
  59. Remove the 4 subframe bracket-to-body bolts.
    60. Fig 50: Locating Subframe Bracket-To-Body Bolts
    GF0028658Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
  60. Remove the 2 rear subframe nuts and the 2 subframe brackets.
    61. Fig 51: Locating Rear Subframe Nut
    GF0028657Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
  61. Remove the 2 front subframe nuts.
    62. Fig 52: Locating Front Subframe Nuts
    GF0028659Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  62. Lower the subframe assembly from the vehicle.
  63. Using the special tools, separate the LH halfshaft from the transaxle and support the halfshaft with a length of mechanic's wire.
    64. Fig 53: Identifying Special Tools (100-001, 205-243 And 205-832)
    GF0028797Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  64. Remove the 2 RH catalytic converter bracket bolts.
    65. Fig 54: Identifying RH Catalytic Converter Support Bracket Bolts
    GF0029147Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles 

  65. Remove the 2 nuts and remove the RH catalytic converter bracket.
    66. Fig 55: Identifying Catalytic Converter Support Bracket & Nuts
    GF0029148Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  66. Remove the RH halfshaft carrier bearing bolt and 2 stud bolts.
    • Separate the RH halfshaft from the transaxle and support the halfshaft with a length of mechanic's wire.
    67. Fig 56: Identifying RH Halfshaft Bolts
    GF0029149Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    AWD vehicles 

  67. Remove the 2 RH halfshaft carrier bearing bolts.
    • Separate the RH halfshaft from the transaxle and support the halfshaft with a length of mechanic's wire.
    68. Fig 57: Locating RH Halfshaft Bearing Support Bracket Bolts
    GF0028972Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  68. Disconnect the RH catalyst monitor electrical connector.
    69. Fig 58: Locating RH Catalyst Monitor Electrical Connector
    GF0029150Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  69. Remove the 4 nuts and the RH catalytic converter.
    • Discard the gasket.
    70. Fig 59: Locating RH Catalytic Converter Nuts
    GF0029151Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  70. Remove and discard the 4 RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold studs.
    71. Fig 60: Locating RH Catalytic Converter-To-Exhaust Manifold Stud
    GF0029152Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  71. Remove the 5 bolts and the power transfer unit (PTU) support bracket.
    72. Fig 61: Locating Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Support Bracket & Bolts
    GF0029153Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  72. Remove the 5 bolts and the PTU.
    73. Fig 62: Locating PTU Bolts
    GF0028974Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

    NOTE: Position a block of wood under the transaxle.
  73. Install the special tools.
    74. Fig 63: Positioning Block Of Wood Under Transaxle Using Special Tools (014-0001) & (014-00765)
    GF0029154Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  74. Remove the transaxle mount through bolt and nut.
    75. Fig 64: Identifying Transaxle Support Insulator Through Bolt
    GF0029155Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  75. Remove the transaxle mount bracket bolt and the 2 nuts.
    76. Fig 65: Identifying Transaxle Mount Bracket Bolt
    GF0029156Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  76. Remove the 4 engine mount nuts.
    77. Fig 66: Identifying Engine Mount Nuts
    GF0029157Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  77. Remove the nut, 2 bolts and the engine mount.
    78. Fig 67: Identifying Nut, Bolts & Engine Mount
    GF0029158Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  78. Lower the engine and transaxle assembly from the vehicle.
  79. Disconnect the wiring harness fasteners from the transaxle-to-engine stud bolt and the starter.
    80. Fig 68: Identifying Wiring Harness Fasteners & Torque Converter Housing Stud Bolt
    GF0029159Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  80. Remove the bolt and ground wire.
    81. Fig 69: Identifying Ground Wire & Bolt
    GF0029160Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  81. Disconnect the transmission control module (TCM) electrical connector.
    82. Fig 70: Locating Transmission Control Module (TCM) Electrical Connector
    GF0028998Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  82. Remove the 2 nuts and the starter motor wiring.
    83. Fig 71: Locating Starter Motor Wiring Nuts
    GF0028999Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  83. Remove the 2 bolts and the starter.
    84. Fig 72: Locating Starter Motor Bolts
    GF0029000Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  84. Install the special tool on the LH cylinder head.
    85. Fig 73: Installing Special Tool (303-1245) On LH Cylinder Head
    GF0029161Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  85. Using the special tools and a suitable engine crane, remove the engine and transaxle from the lift table.
    86. Fig 74: Removing Engine & Transaxle From Lift Table Using Special Tools (303-D089, 014-00071) & Suitable Engine Crane
    GF0029162Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  86. Remove the 2 engine-to-transaxle bolts.
    87. Fig 75: Locating Engine-To-Transaxle Bolts
    GF0029163Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  87. Remove the transaxle-to-engine stud bolt and the 4 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
    • Separate the transaxle from the engine.
    88. Fig 76: Locating Transaxle-To-Engine Stud Bolt & Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts
    GF0029164Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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