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Engine-Manual Transaxle

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools
G02207214Courtesy 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. Remove the throttle return spring (9B569). For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEMS .
  6. Remove the air cleaner assembly. .
  7. Remove the constant control relay module and bracket as an assembly.
    Fig 2: Removing Constant Control Relay Module And Bracket (Manual Transmission)
    G02207215Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  9. Remove the radiator coolant recovery reservoir (8A080). For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  10. Recover the A/C system refrigerant. For additional information, refer to RECOVERY/EVACUATION & RECHARGING .
  11. Remove the air cleaner inlet duct at throttle body.
  12. Disconnect the fuel charging wiring (9D930) from the connectors.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Fuel Charging Wiring From Connectors (Manual Transmission)
    G02207216Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Disconnect the upper radiator hose (8260).
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Upper Radiator Hose (Manual Transmission)
    G02207217Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Disconnect the heater water hoses (18472).
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Heater Water Hoses (Manual Transmission)
    G02207218Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Disconnect the fuel line. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEMS .
  16. Remove the radiator. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  17. Disconnect the three vacuum lines.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Vacuum Lines (Manual Transmission)
    G02207219Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Disconnect the accelerator cable (9A758) and the speed control actuator cable (9A825).
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable And Speed Control Actuator Cable (Manual Transmission)
    G02207220Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Disconnect the accelerator cable, the speed control actuator cable and the brackets.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable And Speed Control Actuator Cable And Brackets (Manual Transmission)
    G02207221Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensors (HO2S) (9F472). For additional information, refer to HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR .
  21. Disconnect the power steering return hose and bracket. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING .
  22. Disconnect the A/C compressor to condenser discharge line (19972). For additional information, refer to COMPRESSOR .
  23. Remove the line block from the compressor.
  24. Remove the catalytic converter.
  25. Disconnect the transaxle control rod and support.
  26. Remove the front roll restrictor.
    Fig 9: Removing Front Roll Restrictor (Manual Transmission)
    G02207222Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove the nuts.
    Fig 10: Removing Nuts (Manual Transmission)
    G02207223Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Remove the halfshafts. For additional information, refer to AXLE SHAFTS - FRONT .
  29. Lower the vehicle.
  30. Disconnect the wiring harness guide from the engine and transaxle mount.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Wiring Harness Guide From Engine And Transaxle Mount (Manual Transmission)
    G02207224Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) (9E731).
    Fig 12: Disconnecting Vehicle Speed Sensor (Manual Transmission)
    G02207225Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Disconnect the generator wiring harness. For additional information, refer to GENERATOR .
  33. Disconnect the hydraulic clutch line.
    Fig 13: Disconnecting Hydraulic Clutch Line (Manual Transmission)
    G02207226Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Disconnect the fuel charging wiring.
    • Remove the bolts.
    • Disconnect the harness.
    Fig 14: Disconnecting Fuel Charging Wiring (Manual Transmission)
    G02207227Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Remove the power steering line bracket.
  36. Support the engine with a floor crane.
  37. Remove the nuts and bolts.
    Fig 15: Removing Power Steering Line Bracket (Manual Transmission)
    G02207228Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Remove the bolt.
    Fig 16: Removing Bolt (Manual Transmission)
    G02207229Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Remove the engine and transaxle as an assembly.
  40. Remove the ten bolts.
    Fig 17: Removing Engine And Transaxle Bolts (Manual Transmission)
    G02207230Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 18: Removing Bolt (Manual Transmission)
    G02207231Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. Remove the clutch. For additional information, refer to CLUTCH ASSEMBLY .
  43. Remove rear cover plate and dowels.
  44. Mount the engine on a suitable engine stand.
  45. Remove lifting equipment.
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