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Section 1080 (Engine): Installation: Engine

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Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0000536
Heavy Duty Floor Crane 014-00071 or equivalent
GF0017081
Powertrain Lift 014-00765
GF0000267
Spreader Bar 303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) or equivalent
GF0024108
Universal Adapter Brackets 014-0001
Lifting Bracket Set, Engine 303-D095 (D94L-6001-A) or equivalent
Material

Item Specification
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil
XO-5W20-QSP (US); Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada); or equivalent
WSS-M2C930-A

All vehicles 

  1. Align the transaxle to the engine.
  2. Install the 5 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  3. Fig 1: Locating Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts
    GF0031410Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the 2 engine-to-transaxle bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  5. Fig 2: Locating Engine-To-Transaxle Bolts
    GF0029163Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Using the special tools, position the engine and transaxle onto the lift table.
  7. Fig 3: Removing Engine & Transaxle From Lift Table Using Special Tools (303-D089, 014-00071) & Suitable Engine Crane
    GF0029162Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Position a block of wood under the transaxle.
  8. Install the special tools.
  9. Fig 4: Positioning A Block Of Wood Under Transaxle Using Special Tools (014-0001) & (014-00765)
    GF0031404Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the starter, the bolt and the stud bolt.
    • Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
  11. Fig 5: Identifying Bolt, Stud Bolt & Starter
    GF0031409Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Connect the wiring harness retainer to the starter stud bolt.
  13. Fig 6: Identifying Wiring Harness Retainer From Starter Motor Stud Bolt
    GF0031408Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Attach the starter motor wire terminals and install the 2 nuts.
    1. Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
    2. Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
      • Position the starter terminal boot over the starter terminal.
  15. Fig 7: Identifying Starter Motor Wire Terminals & Nuts
    GF0029337Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Raise the engine and transaxle assembly into the vehicle.
  17. Install the engine mount and the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  18. Fig 8: Locating Engine Mount Bolts
    GF0031368Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the 4 engine mount nuts.
    • Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
  20. Fig 9: Locating Engine Mount Nuts
    GF0031367Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the engine mount brace, the nut and the bolt.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
  22. Fig 10: Locating Nut, Bolt & Engine Mount Brace
    GF0031366Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Install the transaxle support insulator bracket, the 3 nuts and the bolt.
    • Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
  24. Fig 11: Identifying Transaxle Support Insulator Bracket, Nuts & Bolts
    GF0031406Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Install the transaxle support insulator through bolt and nut.
    • Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
  26. Fig 12: Identifying Transaxle Support Insulator Bolt
    GF0031405Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All wheel drive (AWD) vehicles 

  27. Position the power transfer unit (PTU) in place and install the 5 bolts.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  28. Fig 13: Identifying PTU & Bolts
    GF0031403Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Position the PTU support bracket in place and install the 5 bolts.
    • Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
  30. Fig 14: Locating Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Support Bracket & Bolts
    GF0029153Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Install the 4 new RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold studs.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  32. Fig 15: Locating RH Catalytic Converter-To-Exhaust Manifold Stud
    GF0029152Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Do not tighten the 4 catalytic converter nuts at this time.
  33. Using a new gasket, install the RH catalytic converter and 4 new nuts.
  34. Fig 16: Locating RH Catalytic Converter Nuts
    GF0029151Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Install the 2 catalytic converter-to-bracket bolts.
    • Tighten the 4 catalytic converter nuts to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
    • Tighten the 2 catalytic converter-to-bracket bolts to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
  36. Fig 17: Identifying RH Catalytic Converter Support Bracket Bolts
    GF0029147Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Connect the RH catalyst monitor electrical connector.
  38. Fig 18: Locating RH Catalyst Monitor Electrical Connector
    GF0029150Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: A new PTU seal must be installed whenever the intermediate shaft is removed.
  39. Install a new PTU seal. For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE - POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU) .
  40. NOTE: Prior to installation of the halfshaft, inspect the halfshaft sealing surface for wear or damage and install new, if necessary.
  41. Position the RH halfshaft/intermediate shaft assembly in the PTU and in the steering knuckle and install the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  42. Fig 19: Locating RH Halfshaft Bearing Support Bracket Bolts
    GF0028972Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles 

    NOTE: Prior to installation of the halfshaft, inspect the halfshaft sealing surface for wear or damage and install new if necessary.
  43. Position the RH halfshaft/intermediate shaft assembly in the transaxle and in the steering knuckle and install the 2 stud bolts.
    • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  44. Fig 20: Locating Stud Bolts & RH Halfshaft/Intermediate Shaft Assembly
    GF0031402Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Do not tighten the 2 catalytic converter support bracket bolts at this time.
  45. Install the converter support bracket and the 2 bolts.
  46. Fig 21: Identifying RH Catalytic Converter Support Bracket Bolts
    GF0029147Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  47. Install the catalytic converter bracket bolt and the nut.
    1. Tighten the nut to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
    2. Tighten the bolt to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  48. Fig 22: Locating Catalytic Converter Bracket Bolt & Nut
    GF0031422Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  49. Tighten the 2 RH catalytic converter support bracket bolts to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
  50. Fig 23: Identifying RH Catalytic Converter Support Bracket Bolts
    GF0029147Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

    NOTE: Prior to installation of the halfshaft, inspect the halfshaft sealing surface for wear or damage and install new, if necessary.
  51. Install the LH halfshaft into the transaxle.
  52. Fig 24: Identifying LH Halfshaft
    GF0029079Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  53. If equipped, connect the oil cooler coolant hoses.
  54. Fig 25: Locating Oil Cooler Coolant Hoses
    GF0031399Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  55. Using the special tool, raise the subframe into the installed position.
  56. Fig 26: Positioning Special Tool (014-00765) Under Subframe Assembly
    GF0028656Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  57. Install the 2 middle subframe nuts.
    • Tighten to 133 Nm (98 lb-ft).
  58. Fig 27: Locating Middle Subframe Nuts
    GF0031313Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  59. Install the 2 front subframe nuts.
    • Tighten to 133 Nm (98 lb-ft).
  60. Fig 28: Locating Front Subframe Nuts
    GF0031312Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  61. Position the subframe support brackets in place and loosely install the 4 bolts.
  62. Fig 29: Locating Subframe Support Brackets And Bolts
    GF0029660Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  63. Install the 2 rear subframe bracket nuts.
    • Tighten to 133 Nm (98 lb-ft).
  64. Fig 30: Locating Rear Subframe Nuts
    GF0029659Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  65. Tighten the 4 subframe support bracket bolts.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  66. Fig 31: Locating Subframe Support Brackets And Bolts
    GF0029660Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  67. Position the lower bumper on the subframe and install the 3 LH nuts.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  68. Fig 32: Locating LH Subframe-To-Lower Bumper Nuts
    GF0031301Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  69. Install the 3 RH lower bumper-to-subframe nuts.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  70. Fig 33: Locating RH Subframe-To-Lower Bumper Nuts
    GF0031300Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.
  71. Install the ball joints in the steering knuckles and install the pinch bolts.
    • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  72. Fig 34: Locating Ball Joint Pinch Bolt
    GF0031304Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.
  73. Position the stabilizer bar links in the lower control arms and install the nuts.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  74. Fig 35: Locating Stabilizer Bar Link Nut
    GF0031349Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
  75. Install the tie-rod ends and nuts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    • Install new cotter pins.
  76. Fig 36: Locating Tie-Rod Ends Nuts And Cotter Pin
    GF0028751Courtesy 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 .
  77. Install the intermediate shaft onto the steering gear and install a new bolt.
    • Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
  78. Fig 37: Identifying Steering Intermediate Shaft Bolt
    GF0031398Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  79. Using a new banjo bolt and 2 new seals, install the power steering pressure (PSP) tube.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  80. Fig 38: Locating Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Tube-To-Pump Banjo Bolt & Seals
    GF0031397Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  81. Install the engine roll restrictor-to-subframe through bolt.
    • Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
  82. Fig 39: Locating Roll Restrictor-To-Subframe Bolt
    GF0031346Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  83. Install the roll restrictor heat shield and the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
  84. Fig 40: Locating Roll Restrictor Heat Shield Nuts
    GF0031344Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
  85. Install a new RH front halfshaft nut.
    • Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
  86. Fig 41: Locating RH Front Halfshaft Nut
    GF0031348Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    AWD vehicles 

  87. Line up the index marks on the rear driveshaft to the index marks on the PTU flange made during removal and install the 4 bolts.
    • Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
  88. Fig 42: Locating Driveshaft Aside Bolts
    GF0031396Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  89. Install the power steering cooler bracket bolt to the RH side of the subframe.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  90. Fig 43: Identifying Power Steering Cooler Bracket Bolt
    GF0031395Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  91. Connect the power steering cooler hose.
  92. Fig 44: Identifying Power Steering Cooler Hose
    GF0031376Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Lubricate the engine oil filter gasket with clean engine oil prior to installing the oil filter.
  93. Install a new engine oil filter.
    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in) and then rotate an additional 180 degrees.
  94. Fig 45: Identifying Engine Oil Filter
    GF0029141Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  95. Install the 3 new torque converter bolts.
    • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  96. Fig 46: Locating Torque Converter Bolts
    GF0031394Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  97. Install the inspection cover and the 2 fasteners.
  98. Fig 47: Locating Oil Fasteners On Inspection Cover
    GF0031393Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  99. Install the 4 oil pan-to-transaxle bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  100. Fig 48: Locating Oil Pan-To-Transaxle Bolts
    GF0029143Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  101. Connect the 2 transmission fluid cooler tubes.
  102. Fig 49: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes
    GF0031423Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  103. Install the 2 secondary latches onto the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
  104. Fig 50: Locating Secondary Latches From Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes
    GF0031391Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  105. Install the LH inner splash shield. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  106. Install the radiator splash shield, the 3 pin-type retainers and the 7 screws.
  107. Fig 51: Locating Push Pin Fasteners & Front Splash Shield Screws
    GF0031299Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  108. Using a new gasket, install the Y-pipe and exhaust flexible pipe assembly and 4 new nuts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  109. Fig 52: Locating Exhaust Flexible Pipe, Y-Pipe & Nuts
    GF0031306Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  110. Install the 2 exhaust hangers and tighten the exhaust clamp.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  111. Fig 53: Locating Exhaust Flexible Pipe Clamp & Exhaust Hangers
    GF0031305Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  112. Install the ground wire, the radio interference capacitor wire and the nut to the engine front cover stud.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  113. Fig 54: Removing Nut, Ground Wire & Radio Interference Capacitor Wire From Engine Front Cover Stud
    GF0031358Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  114. Install the ground wire and bolt to the engine front cover.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  115. Fig 55: Removing Bolt & Ground Wire From Engine Front Cover
    GF0031357Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  116. Attach the wiring harness retainer to the RH valve cover stud bolt.
  117. Fig 56: Identifying Wiring Harness Retainer From RH Valve Cover Stud Bolt
    GF0031390Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  118. Install the oil level indicator.
  119. Fig 57: Identifying Oil Level Indicator
    GF0029134Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  120. Connect the 2 engine wiring harness electrical connectors.
    • Attach the electrical connector to the LH valve cover.
  121. Fig 58: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors
    GF0031389Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  122. Connect the fuel hose routing clip to the transaxle stud.
  123. Fig 59: Identifying Fuel Hose Routing Clip From Transaxle Stud
    GF0031388Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  124. Connect the fuel supply tube. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
  125. Fig 60: Identifying Fuel Supply Tube
    GF0031387Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  126. Connect the hose to the power steering reservoir.
  127. Fig 61: Disconnecting Hose From Power Steering Reservoir
    GF0031386Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  128. Connect the A/C suction tube fitting.
    • Install the safety clip onto the A/C fitting.
  129. Fig 62: Identifying Safety Clip On A/C Suction Tube Fitting
    GF0031353Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  130. Using a new O-ring seal, connect the A/C tube fitting and install the nut.
    • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  131. Fig 63: Identifying A/C Pressure Tube Fitting Nut
    GF0031385Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  132. If equipped, attach the engine block heater harness retainers to the radiator support and the A/C suction tube.
  133. Fig 64: Identifying Engine Block Heater Harness, Radiator Support, A/C Suction Tube & Engine Wiring Harness
    GF0031352Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  134. Connect the transaxle control electrical connector.
  135. Fig 65: Identifying Transaxle Control Electrical Connector
    GF0031384Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  136. Attach the control cable to the bracket.
    • Connect the transaxle control cable to the control lever.
  137. Fig 66: Locating Transaxle Control Cable From Control Lever
    GF0031383Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  138. Attach the wiring harness retainer to the transaxle control cable bracket.
  139. Fig 67: Locating Wiring Harness Retainer From Transaxle Control Cable Bracket
    GF0031382Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  140. Connect the upper radiator hose, lower radiator hose and 2 heater hoses to the thermostat housing.
  141. Fig 68: Locating Upper Radiator Hose, Lower Radiator Hose & Heater Hoses
    GF0031381Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  142. Connect the upper evaporative emissions (EVAP) tube quick connect coupling to the purge valve. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
  143. Fig 69: Locating Upper Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Tube Quick Connect Coupling
    GF0031380Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  144. Connect the vacuum hose to the upper intake manifold.
  145. Fig 70: Identifying Vacuum Hose From Upper Intake Manifold
    GF0031379Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  146. Install the ground wire and the bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    • Attach the 2 wiring harness retainers to the cowl.
  147. Fig 71: Identifying Wiring Harness Retainers From Cowl
    GF0031378Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  148. Connect the power feed to the battery terminal and install the nut.
    • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  149. Fig 72: Locating Power Feed To Battery Terminal And Nut
    GF0028941Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  150. Connect the battery harness electrical connector.
  151. Fig 73: Identifying Battery Harness Electrical Connector
    GF0031377Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  152. Install the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  153. Install the engine air cleaner and the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
  154. Install the degas bottle. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  155. Install the accessory drive belt and the power steering belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .
  156. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
  157. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  158. Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
  159. Recharge the air conditioning system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .