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Section 523 (Engine): Installation: Engine: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Position the engine onto the transaxle and subframe assembly.
  2. Install the engine mount bracket-to-transaxle bolts.
    Fig 1: Installing Engine Mount Bracket-To-Transaxle Bolts
    G03244191Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the oil pan-to-transaxle bolt.
    Fig 2: Installing Oil Pan-To-Transaxle Bolt
    G03244192Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the RH engine mount and bolt.
    Fig 3: Installing RH Engine Mount Bolt
    G03244193Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the LH engine mount and bolt.
    Fig 4: Installing LH Engine Mount Bolt
    G03244194Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the four bellhousing bolts.
    Fig 5: Installing Four Bellhousing Bolts
    G03244195Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the transaxle fluid level indicator and tube and bolt.
    Fig 6: Installing Transaxle Fluid Level Indicator And Tube And Bolt
    G03244196Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Attach the electrical connector to the subframe.
    Fig 7: Attaching Electrical Connector To Subframe
    G03244197Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Attach the two electrical connectors to the wiring harness bracket.
    Fig 8: Attaching Electrical Connectors To Wiring Harness Bracket
    G03244198Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Connect the electrical connectors.
    Fig 9: Connecting Electrical Connectors
    G03244199Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the wiring harness pin-type retainer.
    Fig 10: Installing Wiring Harness Pin-Type Retainer
    G03244200Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Connect the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor.
    Fig 11: Connecting TSS Sensor
    G03244201Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Connect the transaxle electrical connectors.
    Fig 12: Connecting Transaxle Electrical Connectors
    G03244202Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the wiring harness pin-type retainer.
    Fig 13: Installing Wiring Harness Pin-Type Retainer
    G03244203Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Position the engine roll restrictor bracket and install the bolts.
    Fig 14: Positioning Engine Roll Restrictor Bracket
    G03244204Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the engine wiring harness into the retainers.
    Fig 15: Installing Engine Wiring Harness Into Retainers
    G03244205Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Attach the electrical connector to the subframe.
    Fig 16: Attaching Electrical Connector To Subframe
    G03244206Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the engine wiring harness into the retainer.
    Fig 17: Installing Engine Wiring Harness Into Retainer
    G03244207Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the A/C compressor.
    • Position the A/C compressor.
    • Install the bolts.
    Fig 18: Installing A/C Compressor
    G03244208Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. connect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
    Fig 19: Connecting A/C Compressor Electrical Connector
    G03244209Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the generator brace bolt.
    Fig 20: Installing Generator Brace Bolt
    G03244210Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Using a 19-mm (0.76 -in) dowel, check the front subframe alignment.
    • The dowel should slide directly through the front subframe and body without tilting.
    Fig 21: Checking Front Subframe Alignment
    G03244211Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Using the special tool, raise the engine, transaxle and subframe assembly in the vehicle.
    Fig 22: Raising Engine Transaxle And Subframe Assembly
    G03244212Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Install the four subframe bolts.
    Fig 23: Installing Four Subframe
    G03244213Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Install the RH and LH strut bolts.
    Fig 24: Installing RH And LH Strut Bolts
    G03244214Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Connect the RH and LH front stabilizer links and install the nuts.
    Fig 25: Connecting RH And LH Front Stabilizer Links
    G03244215Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Connect the RH and LH anti-lock brake sensor (ABS) electrical connectors.
    Fig 26: Connecting RH And LH ABS Electrical Connectors
    G03244216Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Install the RH and LH ABS sensor wiring harness retainers.
    Fig 27: Installing RH And LH ABS Sensor Wiring Harness
    G03244217Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Install the RH and LH brake calipers.
    • Install the bolts.
    Fig 28: Installing RH And LH Brake Calipers
    G03244218Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Install the four torque converter nuts.
    Fig 29: Installing Four Torque Converter
    G03244219Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Install the inspection cover.
    • Install the bolt.
    Fig 30: Installing Inspection Cover
    G03244220Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Install the oil pan-to-transaxle bolts.
    Fig 31: Installing Oil Pan-To-Transaxle
    G03244221Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    33. NOTE: RH shown; LH similar.
    Fig 32: Installing RH And LH Lower Engine Mount Nuts
    G03244222Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Install the RH and LH lower engine mount nuts.
  34. Connect the lower radiator hose.
    • Position the clamp.
    Fig 33: Connecting Lower Radiator Hose
    G03244223Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Connect the steering column.
    • Slide the joint downward.
    • Install the bolt.
    Fig 34: Connecting Steering Column
    G03244224Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Install the transaxle cooler tubes.
    • Connect the tubes.
    • Install the clips.
    Fig 35: Installing Transaxle Cooler Tubes
    G03244225Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Install the power steering cooling hose into the retaining clip.
    Fig 36: Installing Power Steering Cooling Hose Into Retaining Clip
    G03244226Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Connect the power steering oil cooler hose.
    • Position the clamp.
    Fig 37: Connecting Power Steering Oil Cooler Hose
    G03244227Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Position the A/C compressor manifold and install the bolt.
    Fig 38: Positioning A/C Compressor Manifold
    G03244228Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Connect the A/C electrical connector.
    Fig 39: Connecting A/C Electrical Connector
    G03244229Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Connect the heater hose.
    Fig 40: Connecting Heater Hose
    G03244230Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. Install the ground cable.
    Fig 41: Installing Ground Cable
    G03244231Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  43. Install the ground cable.
    Fig 42: Installing Ground Cable
    G03244232Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  44. Position the engine roll restrictor and install the bolts.
    Fig 43: Positioning Engine Roll Restrictor
    G03244233Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  45. Install the two engine harness retainers.
    Fig 44: Installing Engine Harness Retainers
    G03244234Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  46. Install the sight shield.
    • Install the pin-type retainers.
    Fig 45: Installing Sight Shield
    G03244235Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  47. Connect the degas bottle hose.
    • Position the clamp.
    Fig 46: Connecting Degas Bottle Hose
    G03244236Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  48. Connect the PCM and tighten the bolt.
    Fig 47: Connecting PCM
    G03244237Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  49. Position the engine wire harness ground and install the bolt.
    Fig 48: Installing Engine Wire Harness Ground
    G03244238Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  50. Install the engine wiring harness pin-type retainer.
    Fig 49: Installing Engine Wiring Harness Pin-Type Retainer
    G03244239Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  51. Connect the EVAP canister purge valve electrical connector and vacuum hose.
    Fig 50: Connecting EVAP Canister Purge Valve Electrical Connector And Vacuum Hose
    G03244240Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  52. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose.
    • Position the clamp.
    Fig 51: Connecting Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
    G03244241Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  53. Install the engine wiring harness into the retainer.
    Fig 52: Installing Engine Wiring Harness
    G03244242Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  54. Connect the EVAP emission return tube.
    Fig 53: Connecting EVAP Emission Return Tube
    G03244243Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  55. Install the shift cable in the shift cable bracket.
    Fig 54: Installing Shift Cable In Shift Cable Bracket
    G03244244Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  56. Connect the shift cable.
    Fig 55: Connecting Shift Cable
    G03244245Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  57. Connect the 16-pin electrical connector.
    Fig 56: Connecting Electrical Connector
    G03244246Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  58. Install the engine wiring harness into the retainer.
    Fig 57: Installing Engine Wiring Harness
    G03244247Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  59. Install the engine wiring harness into the retainer.
    Fig 58: Installing Engine Wiring Harness
    G03244248Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  60. Install the 68-pin connector into the power distribution box.
    1. Connect the 68-pin connector to the power distribution box.
    2. Tighten the bolt.
    3. Attach the power distribution box to the bracket.
    Fig 59: Installing Power Distribution Box 68-Pin Connector
    G03244249Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  61. Connect the B+ terminal to the power distribution box.
    Fig 60: Connecting Terminal To Power Distribution Box
    G03244250Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  62. Install the power distribution box cover.
    Fig 61: Installing Power Distribution Box Cover
    G03244251Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  63. Connect the upper radiator hose and heater hoses.
    Fig 62: Connecting Upper Radiator Hose And Heater Hoses
    G03244252Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  64. Install the accelerator bracket.
    • Position the bracket.
    • Install the stud bolts.
    • Attach the engine wiring harness retainer.
    Fig 63: Installing Accelerator Bracket
    G03244253Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  65. Connect the accelerator cable end and the speed control actuator cable end. Install the throttle return spring.
    Fig 64: Installing Throttle Return Spring
    G03244254Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  66. Install the dual converter Y-pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
  67. Install the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTER MOTOR .
  68. Install the power steering pump. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING PUMP .
  69. Connect the fuel supply manifold spring lock coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM .
  70. Install the engine air cleaner and engine air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY .
  71. Install the windshield wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft assembly. For additional information, refer to the windshield wiper procedure in WINDSHIELD WIPER .
  72. Connect the battery ground and positive cables. For additional information, refer to BATTERY & CHARGING SYSTEM .
  73. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
  74. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
  75. Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING SYSTEM FILLING .
  76. Recharge the air conditioning system. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .
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