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Engine-Automatic Transaxle

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools
G02207195Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Remove the hood.
    2. WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.
  2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
  3. Remove the battery (10653).
  4. Remove the battery tray (10732).
  5. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) (9F472). For additional information, refer to HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR .
  6. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  7. Recover the A/C refrigerant. For additional information, refer to RECOVERY/EVACUATION & RECHARGING .
  8. Remove the catalytic converter.
  9. Remove the radiator splash shield. .
  10. Disconnect the starter motor wiring. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
  11. Remove the drive belt (8620). For additional information, refer to SPECIFICATIONS & DRIVE BELT ROUTING .
  12. Remove the A/C compressor (19703). For additional information, refer to COMPRESSOR .
  13. Disconnect the lower radiator hose and heater hose.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Lower Radiator Hose And Heater Hose (Automatic Transmission)
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  14. Disconnect the power steering pressure line. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING .
  15. Remove the torque converter inspection cover.
    Fig 3: Removing Torque Converter Inspection Cover (Automatic Transmission)
    G02207197Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the torque converter nuts.
    Fig 4: Removing Torque Converter Nuts (Automatic Transmission)
    G02207198Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the front roll restrictor.
    Fig 5: Removing Front Roll Restrictor (Automatic Transmission)
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  18. Remove the nuts.
    Fig 6: Removing Nuts (Automatic Transmission)
    G02207200Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the driveshafts (4602). For additional information, refer to AXLE SHAFTS - FRONT .
  20. Disconnect the transaxle cooler lines. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
  21. Remove the transaxle cooler line bolts.
    Fig 7: Removing Transaxle Cooler Line Bolts (Automatic Transmission)
    G02207201Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the air cleaner assembly. .
  23. Disconnect the transaxle shift cable.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Transaxle Shift Cable (Automatic Transmission)
    G02207202Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Disconnect the fuel charging wiring (9D930) from the transaxle internal wiring harness connector, turbine shaft speed sensor, transaxle range sensor and the heated oxygen sensor connector.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Connectors (Automatic Transmission)
    G02207203Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the radiator (8005), fan shroud (8146) and fan motor (8C607) as an assembly. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  26. Remove the transaxle cooler lines. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
  27. Disconnect the accelerator cable (9A758) and the speed control actuator cable (9A825).
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable And Speed Control Actuator Cable (Automatic Transmission)
    G02207204Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Disconnect the accelerator cable, the speed control actuator cable and the brackets.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable And Speed Control Actuator Cable And Brackets (Automatic Transmission)
    G02207205Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Disconnect the power steering return hose (3A713). For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING .
  30. Remove the radiator coolant recovery reservoir (8A080). For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  31. Disconnect the generator wiring. For additional information, refer to GENERATOR .
  32. Disconnect three vacuum lines.
    Fig 12: Disconnecting Vacuum Lines (Automatic Transmission)
    G02207206Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Disconnect the fuel charging wiring harness connectors.
    Fig 13: Disconnecting Fuel Charging Wiring Harness Connectors (Automatic Transmission)
    G02207207Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Disconnect the heater water hoses (18472).
    Fig 14: Disconnecting Heater Water Hoses (Automatic Transmission)
    G02207208Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) (9E731) and ground strap.
    Fig 15: Disconnecting Vehicle Speed Sensor And Ground Strap (Automatic Transmission)
    G02207209Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Disconnect the fuel line. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEMS .
  37. Support the engine with a floor crane.
  38. Remove the bolt.
    Fig 16: Disconnecting Fuel Line (Automatic Transmission)
    G02207210Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Remove the nuts and bolts.
    Fig 17: Removing Nuts And Bolts (Automatic Transmission)
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  40. Remove engine and transaxle as an assembly.
  41. Remove the eight bolts.
    Fig 18: Removing Transaxle Bolts (Automatic Transmission)
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  42. Remove the two bolts.
    Fig 19: Removing Bolts (Automatic Transmission)
    G02207213Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  43. Mount the engine on a suitable engine stand.
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