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Section 2 (Engine-SVT): Removal: Engine: Removal

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    All Vehicles 

  1. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
    2. WARNING: To prevent the risk of scalding, place a thick cloth over the filler cap before opening the cooling circuit. Failure to do so can result in injury.
  2. Release the coolant system pressure.
  3. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  4. Disconnect the battery positive cable from the battery terminal clamp.
  5. Remove the air cleaner. .
  6. Detach the ground cable from the inner fender.
    Fig 1: Detaching Ground Cable From Inner Fender
    G01615719Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. NOTE: The resonator is a push fit in the bracket.
    Fig 2: Removing Air Cleaner Intake Tube And Resonator
    G01615720Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the air cleaner intake tube and resonator.
  8. Loosen the axle stub nut.
    Fig 3: Loosening Axle Stub Nut
    G01615721Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & HOISTING .
  10. Remove the right hand front wheel. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
    11. WARNING: Danger of scalding if the engine is warm.
  11. Drain the coolant (shown from below).
    • Allow the coolant to drain into a suitable container.
    • Install the drain plug after draining.
      Fig 4: Locating Coolant Drain Plug
      G01615722Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Drain the engine oil.
    • Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.
    • Install the drain plug after draining.
  13. Partially lower the vehicle.
  14. Loosen the strut and spring assembly top mount retaining nuts by three turns on both sides.
    Fig 5: Loosening Strut And Spring Assembly Top Mount Retaining Nuts
    G01615723Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Detach the accelerator cable and the speed control cable (if equipped) from the throttle body.
    Fig 6: Detaching Accelerator Cable And Speed Control Cable
    G01615724Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Disconnect the fuel injector electrical connectors.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Fuel Injector Electrical Connectors
    G01615725Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Disconnect the ground cable from the engine lifting eye.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Engine Lifting Eye
    G01615726Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Generator Electrical Connector
    G01615727Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    19. WARNING: Escaping brake fluid. Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with the skin or eyes. If brake fluid should come into contact with your skin or eyes, rinse the affected area immediately with water.
    CAUTION: If any brake fluid gets on the paintwork wash it off immediately with water.
  19. Detach the hydraulic line from the clutch slave cylinder.
    • Remove the clip.
    • Remove the clutch line and secure it to one side using cable ties.
      Fig 10: Detaching Hydraulic Line From Clutch Slave Cylinder
      G01615728Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Wiring Harness Electrical Connector
    G01615729Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Disconnect the vacuum hoses from the intake manifold.
    Fig 12: Disconnecting Vacuum Hoses From Intake Manifold
    G01615730Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Detach the brake booster pipe from the intake manifold.

    Release the quick release coupling and detach the brake booster pipe.

    Fig 13: Detaching Brake Booster Pipe From Intake Manifold
    G01615731Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Detach the coolant expansion tank and position it to one side.
    Fig 14: Detaching Coolant Expansion Tank
    G01615732Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Drain the power steering fluid reservoir.
  25. Disconnect the power steering supply hose from the power steering fluid reservoir.
    Fig 15: Disconnecting Power Steering Supply Hose
    G01615733Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    26. WARNING: Escaping fuel. Observe the safety regulations for working with fuel.
    Fig 16: Detaching Fuel Lines
    G01615734Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Detach the fuel lines.
  27. Detach the coolant hoses from the thermostat housing.
    Fig 17: Detaching Coolant Hoses From Thermostat Housing
    G01615735Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Detach the gearshift cables from the transaxle.
    1. Detach the gearshift cable and the selector cable from the selector levers.
    2. Detach the retaining bracket from the transaxle.
      Fig 18: Detaching Retaining Bracket From Transaxle
      G01615736Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .

    30. Vehicles with air conditioning 

  30. Detach the air conditioning compressor and secure it to the radiator crossmember.
    Fig 19: Detaching Air Conditioning Compressor (W/ A/C)
    G01615737Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    31. All vehicles 

  31. Disconnect the catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 20: Disconnecting Catalyst Monitor Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01615738Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) electrical connector.
    Fig 21: Disconnecting Vehicle Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01615739Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Disconnect the reversing lamp switch electrical connector.
    Fig 22: Disconnecting Reversing Lamp Switch Electrical Connector
    G01615740Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Disconnect the heated oxygen (HO2S) sensor and the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 23: Disconnecting Heated Oxygen Sensor And Crankshaft Position Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01615741Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Disconnect the radiator lower coolant hose from the radiator.
    Fig 24: Disconnecting Radiator Lower Coolant Hose
    G01615742Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Detach the coolant hose from the oil cooler.
    Fig 25: Detaching Coolant Hose From Oil Cooler
    G01615743Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Remove the flexible exhaust pipe.
    Fig 26: Removing Flexible Exhaust Pipe
    G01615744Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Remove the crossmember. .
    39. CAUTION: The halfshaft stub nut can be re-used four times, mark the nut.
  39. Detach the front drive halfshaft from the wheel hub.
    • Unscrew and remove the drive halfshaft stub nut and press out the drive halfshaft stub from the wheel hub using a commercially available puller.
      Fig 27: Detaching Front Drive Halfshaft From Wheel Hub
      G01615745Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    40. CAUTION: Support the halfshaft. The inner joint must not be bent at more than 18 degrees. The outer joint must not be bent at more than 45 degrees.
    CAUTION: Do not damage the halfshaft oil seal.
    NOTE: Plug the transaxle to prevent oil loss or dirt ingress.
  40. Remove the right-hand halfshaft and the intermediate shaft.
    • Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.
    • Discard the center bearing cap and locknuts.
      Fig 28: Removing Right-Hand Halfshaft And Intermediate Shaft
      G01615746Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    41. CAUTION: Support the halfshaft. The inner joint must not be bent at more than 18 degrees. The outer joint must not be bent at more than 45 degrees.
    CAUTION: Do not damage the halfshaft oil seal.
    NOTE: Plug the transaxle to prevent oil loss or dirt ingress.
  41. Using the special tools, detach the left-hand halfshaft from the transaxle and secure it to one side.
    • Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.
    • Discard the snap ring.
      Fig 29: Detaching Left-Hand Halfshaft From Transaxle
      G01615747Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. Position the workshop table with suitable wooden blocks under the engine and transmission assembly.
  43. Carefully lower the vehicle until the engine and transmission assembly is positioned on the workshop table.
  44. Using a suitable securing strap, secure the engine and transmission assembly to the workshop table.
    Fig 30: Securing Engine And Transmission Assembly
    G01615748Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  45. Remove the engine rear mount.
    Fig 31: Removing Engine Rear Mount
    G01615749Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  46. Remove the engine front mount.
    Fig 32: Removing Engine Front Mount
    G01615750Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  47. Carefully raise the vehicle.
    • Pull forwards the assembly stand.
  48. Using the special tools, secure the engine and transmission assembly on an engine hoist.
    Fig 33: Securing Engine And Transmission Assembly On An Engine Hoist
    G01615751Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    49. CAUTION: The catalytic converter must be supported while the support bracket is removed.
    Fig 34: Removing Catalytic Converter Support Bracket
    G01615752Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  49. Remove the catalytic converter support bracket.
  50. Detach the catalytic converter from the exhaust manifold.
    • Discard the gasket and nuts.
    Fig 35: Detaching Catalytic Converter From Exhaust Manifold
    G01615753Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  51. Remove the transaxle upper retaining bolts.
    Fig 36: Removing Transaxle Upper Retaining Bolts
    G01615754Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  52. Remove the starter motor upper retaining bolts.
    • Detach the ground cable from the transaxle.
      Fig 37: Removing Starter Motor Upper Retaining Bolts
      G01615755Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  53. Detach the starter motor from the transaxle and secure it to one side.
    Fig 38: Detaching Starter Motor From Transaxle
    G01615756Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  54. Remove the transaxle right-hand retaining bolts.
    Fig 39: Removing Transaxle Right-Hand Retaining Bolts
    G01615757Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  55. Remove the transaxle left-hand retaining bolts.
    Fig 40: Removing Transaxle Left-Hand Retaining Bolts
    G01615759Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  56. Remove the transaxle.
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