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Engine Mechanical: Mechanical: Engine: Removal: Engine

Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0005883
 Disconnect Tool, Transmission Cooler Tube 307-569
GF0029125
 Engine Lifting Bracket 303-1245
GF0000536
 Heavy Duty Floor Crane 014-00071 or equivalent
GF0017081
 Powertrain Lift 014-00765
GF0024551
 Remover, Front Hub 205-D070 (D93P-1175-B) or equivalent
GF0019849
 Remover, Halfshaft (Extension) 205-243 (T89P-3415-A)
GF0017350
 Remover, Halfshaft (Plate) 205-290 (T89P-3415-B)
GF0000218
 Slide Hammer 100-001 (T50T-100-A)
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. Recover the air conditioning system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
  3. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
  4. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  5. Remove the accessory drive belt and the power steering belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .
  6. Disconnect the power steering cooler hose and drain the power steering fluid into a suitable drain pan.
    7. Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Cooler Hose
    GF0031376Courtesy 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 .
  9. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  10. Disconnect the battery harness electrical connector.
    11. Fig 2: Identifying Battery Harness Electrical Connector
    GF0031377Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the nut and disconnect the power feed from the battery terminal.
    12. Fig 3: Locating Power Feed To Battery Terminal And Nut
    GF0028941Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the bolt and the ground wire.
    • Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers from the cowl.
    13. Fig 4: Identifying Wiring Harness Retainers From Cowl
    GF0031378Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the upper intake manifold.
    14. Fig 5: Identifying Vacuum Hose From Upper Intake Manifold
    GF0031379Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Disconnect the upper evaporative emissions (EVAP) tube quick connect coupling from the purge valve. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
    15. Fig 6: Locating Upper Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Tube Quick Connect Coupling
    GF0031380Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Disconnect the upper radiator hose, lower radiator hose and 2 heater hoses from the thermostat housing.
    16. Fig 7: Locating Upper Radiator Hose, Lower Radiator Hose & Heater Hoses
    GF0031381Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Detach the wiring harness retainer from the transaxle control cable bracket.
    17. Fig 8: Locating Wiring Harness Retainer From Transaxle Control Cable Bracket
    GF0031382Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Disconnect the transaxle control cable from the control lever.
    • Detach the control cable from the bracket.
    18. Fig 9: Locating Transaxle Control Cable From Control Lever
    GF0031383Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Disconnect the transaxle control electrical connector.
    19. Fig 10: Identifying Transaxle Control Electrical Connector
    GF0031384Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. If equipped, detach the engine block heater harness retainers from the radiator support and the A/C suction tube.
    20. Fig 11: Identifying Engine Block Heater Harness, Radiator Support, A/C Suction Tube & Engine Wiring Harness
    GF0031352Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the nut and disconnect the A/C pressure tube fitting.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
    21. Fig 12: Identifying A/C Pressure Tube Fitting Nut
    GF0031385Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the safety clip from the A/C fitting.
    • Disconnect the A/C suction tube fitting.
    22. Fig 13: Identifying Safety Clip On A/C Suction Tube Fitting
    GF0031353Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Disconnect the hose from the power steering reservoir.
    23. Fig 14: Disconnecting Hose From Power Steering Reservoir
    GF0031386Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Disconnect the fuel supply tube. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
    24. Fig 15: Identifying Fuel Supply Tube
    GF0031387Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Disconnect the fuel hose routing clip from the transaxle stud and position the fuel hose aside.
    25. Fig 16: Identifying Fuel Hose Routing Clip From Transaxle Stud
    GF0031388Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Disconnect the 2 engine wiring harness electrical connectors.
    • Detach the electrical connector from the LH valve cover.
    26. Fig 17: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors
    GF0031389Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the oil level indicator.
    27. Fig 18: Identifying Oil Level Indicator
    GF0029134Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Detach the wiring harness retainer from the RH valve cover stud bolt.
    28. Fig 19: Identifying Wiring Harness Retainer From RH Valve Cover Stud Bolt
    GF0031390Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Remove the bolt and the ground wire from the engine front cover.
    29. Fig 20: Removing Bolt & Ground Wire From Engine Front Cover
    GF0031357Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Remove the nut, the ground wire and the radio interference capacitor wire from the engine front cover stud.
    30. Fig 21: Removing Nut, Ground Wire & Radio Interference Capacitor Wire From Engine Front Cover Stud
    GF0031358Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Loosen the exhaust flexible pipe clamp and disconnect the 2 exhaust hangers.
    31. Fig 22: Locating Exhaust Flexible Pipe Clamp & Exhaust Hangers
    GF0031305Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Remove the 4 nuts and the exhaust flexible pipe and Y-pipe as an assembly.
    • Discard the nuts and the gasket.
    32. Fig 23: Locating Exhaust Flexible Pipe, Y-Pipe & Nuts
    GF0031306Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Remove the 3 pin-type retainers, the 7 screws and the radiator splash shield.
    33. Fig 24: Locating Push Pin Fasteners & Front Splash Shield Screws
    GF0031299Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Remove the LH inner splash shield. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  34. Remove the 2 secondary latches from the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
    35. Fig 25: Locating Secondary Latches From Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes
    GF0031391Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Using the special tool, disconnect the transmission cooling tubes.
    36. Fig 26: Disconnecting Transmission Cooling Tubes Using Special Tool (307-569)
    GF0031392Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Remove the 4 oil pan-to-transaxle bolts.
    37. Fig 27: Locating Oil Pan-To-Transaxle Bolts
    GF0029143Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Remove the 2 fasteners and the inspection cover.
    38. Fig 28: Locating Oil Fasteners On Inspection Cover
    GF0031393Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Remove and discard the 3 torque converter bolts.
    39. Fig 29: Locating Torque Converter Bolts
    GF0031394Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
    • Install the drain plug and tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
    40. Fig 30: Locating Drain Plug
    GF0029140Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
    41. Fig 31: Identifying Engine Oil Filter
    GF0029141Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Remove the power steering cooler bracket bolt from the RH side of the subframe.
    42. Fig 32: Identifying Power Steering Cooler Bracket Bolt
    GF0031395Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All wheel drive (AWD) vehicles 

    NOTE: Index-mark the driveshaft for installation.
  42. Remove the 4 bolts and support the driveshaft with a length of mechanic's wire.
    43. Fig 33: Locating Driveshaft Aside Bolts
    GF0031396Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  43. Remove and discard the RH front halfshaft nut.
    44. Fig 34: Locating RH Front Halfshaft Nut
    GF0031348Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  44. Remove the 2 nuts and the roll restrictor heat shield.
    45. Fig 35: Locating Roll Restrictor Heat Shield Nuts
    GF0031344Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  45. Remove the engine roll restrictor-to-subframe through bolt.
    46. Fig 36: Locating Roll Restrictor-To-Subframe Bolt
    GF0031346Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  46. Remove and discard the power steering pressure (PSP) tube-to-pump banjo bolt and the 2 seals.
    47. Fig 37: Locating Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Tube-To-Pump Banjo Bolt & Seals
    GF0031397Courtesy 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 .
  47. Remove and discard the steering intermediate shaft bolt.
    • Separate the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear.
    48. Fig 38: Identifying Steering Intermediate Shaft Bolt
    GF0031398Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
  48. Remove and discard the cotter pins and tie-rod end nuts.
    • Using the special tool, separate the tie-rod ends from the wheel knuckles.
    49. Fig 39: Separating Tie-Rod Ends From Wheel Knuckles Using Special Tool (211-105)
    GF0028752Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
  49. Remove the 2 stabilizer link-to-lower control arm nuts and separate the stabilizer bar links from the lower control arms.
    50. Fig 40: Locating Stabilizer Bar Link Nut
    GF0031349Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
  50. Remove the lower control arm-to-knuckle pinch bolts and separate the lower control arms from the knuckles.
    51. Fig 41: Locating Ball Joint Pinch Bolt
    GF0031304Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  51. Remove the 3 RH subframe-to-lower bumper nuts.
    52. Fig 42: Locating RH Subframe-To-Lower Bumper Nuts
    GF0031300Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  52. Remove the 3 LH subframe-to-lower bumper nuts and separate the lower bumper from the subframe.
    53. Fig 43: Locating LH Subframe-To-Lower Bumper Nuts
    GF0031301Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  53. Position the special tool under the subframe assembly.
    54. Fig 44: Positioning Special Tool (014-00765) Under Subframe Assembly
    GF0028656Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  54. Remove the 2 nuts, 4 bolts and the subframe support brackets.
    55. Fig 45: Locating Subframe Support Brackets, Nuts & Bolts
    GF0031311Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  55. Remove the 2 front subframe nuts.
    56. Fig 46: Locating Front Subframe Nuts
    GF0031312Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  56. Remove the 2 middle subframe nuts.
    57. Fig 47: Locating Middle Subframe Nuts
    GF0031313Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  57. Using the special tool, lower the subframe assembly from the vehicle.
    58. Fig 48: Positioning Special Tool (014-00765) Under Subframe Assembly
    GF0028656Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  58. If equipped, disconnect the oil cooler coolant hoses.
    59. Fig 49: Locating Oil Cooler Coolant Hoses
    GF0031399Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  59. Using the special tools, separate the LH halfshaft from the transaxle and support the halfshaft with a length of mechanic's wire.
    60. Fig 50: Separating LH Halfshaft From Transaxle Using Special Tools (100-001), (205-243) & (205-290)
    GF0031400Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  60. Remove the 2 RH catalytic converter support bracket bolts.
    61. Fig 51: Identifying RH Catalytic Converter Support Bracket Bolts
    GF0029147Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  61. Using the special tool, separate the RH halfshaft from the hub.
    62. Fig 52: Separating RH Halfshaft From Hub Using Special Tool (205-D070)
    GF0031350Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles 

  62. Remove the bolt, the nut and the RH catalytic converter support bracket.
    63. Fig 53: Identifying RH Catalytic Converter Support Bracket & Bolts
    GF0031401Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  63. Remove the 2 stud bolts and the RH halfshaft/intermediate shaft assembly.
    64. Fig 54: Locating Stud Bolts & RH Halfshaft/Intermediate Shaft Assembly
    GF0031402Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    AWD vehicles 

  64. Remove the 2 RH halfshaft bearing support bracket bolts and the RH halfshaft/intermediate shaft assembly.
    65. Fig 55: Locating RH Halfshaft Bearing Support Bracket Bolts
    GF0028972Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  65. Disconnect the RH catalyst monitor electrical connector.
    66. Fig 56: Locating RH Catalyst Monitor Electrical Connector
    GF0029150Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  66. Remove the 4 nuts and the RH catalytic converter.
    • Discard the gasket and the nuts.
    67. Fig 57: Locating RH Catalytic Converter Nuts
    GF0029151Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  67. Remove and discard the 4 RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold studs.
    68. Fig 58: Locating RH Catalytic Converter-To-Exhaust Manifold Stud
    GF0029152Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  68. Remove the 5 bolts and the power transfer unit (PTU) support bracket.
    69. Fig 59: Locating Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Support Bracket & Bolts
    GF0029153Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  69. Remove the 5 bolts and the PTU.
    70. Fig 60: Identifying PTU & Bolts
    GF0031403Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

    NOTE: Position a block of wood under the transaxle.
  70. Install the special tools.
    71. Fig 61: Positioning A Block Of Wood Under Transaxle Using Special Tools (014-0001) & (014-00765)
    GF0031404Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  71. Remove the transaxle support insulator through bolt and nut.
    72. Fig 62: Identifying Transaxle Support Insulator Bolt
    GF0031405Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  72. Remove the 3 nuts, the bolt and the transaxle support insulator bracket.
    73. Fig 63: Identifying Transaxle Support Insulator Bracket, Nuts & Bolts
    GF0031406Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  73. Remove the nut, bolt and engine mount brace.
    74. Fig 64: Locating Nut, Bolt & Engine Mount Brace
    GF0031366Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  74. Remove the 4 engine mount nuts.
    75. Fig 65: Locating Engine Mount Nuts
    GF0031367Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  75. Remove the 3 bolts and the engine mount.
    76. Fig 66: Locating Engine Mount Bolts
    GF0031368Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  76. Lower the engine and transaxle assembly from the vehicle.
  77. Position the starter cable boot back and remove the 2 nuts.
    • Detach the 2 wire terminals from the starter.
    78. Fig 67: Identifying Wire Terminals From Starter
    GF0031407Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  78. Disconnect the wiring harness retainer from the starter motor stud bolt.
    79. Fig 68: Identifying Wiring Harness Retainer From Starter Motor Stud Bolt
    GF0031408Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  79. Remove the bolt, stud bolt and the starter.
    80. Fig 69: Identifying Bolt, Stud Bolt & Starter
    GF0031409Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  80. Install the special tool on the LH cylinder head.
    81. Fig 70: Installing Special Tool (303-1245) On LH Cylinder Head
    GF0029161Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  81. Using the special tools and a suitable engine crane, remove the engine and transaxle from the lift table.
    82. Fig 71: Removing Engine & Transaxle From Lift Table Using Special Tools (303-D089, 014-00071) & Suitable Engine Crane
    GF0029162Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  82. Remove the 2 engine-to-transaxle bolts.
    83. Fig 72: Locating Engine-To-Transaxle Bolts
    GF0029163Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  83. Remove the 5 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
    • Separate the transaxle from the engine.
    84. Fig 73: Locating Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts
    GF0031410Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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