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Section 3190 (Engine - 2.7L ECOBOOST (238KW/324PS)): Removal: Engine

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

GFD16773Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 Spreader Bar

TKIT-2006UF-FLM

TKIT-2006UF-ROW
GFD16774Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 303-1634 Lift Eyes (2)

TKIT-2014D-FL_ROW

TKIT-2014D-ROW3
GFD16775Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 307-346 (T97T-7902-A) Retainer, Torque Converter

TKIT-1997-F/FLM/LT

TKIT-1998-LM (Navigator)
GFD16120Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 307-569 Disconnect Tool TOC Line (1/2)

TKIT-2006U-F/FM

TKIT-2006U-FLM/LM

TKIT-2006U-ROW1

TKIT-2006U-ROW2
Tie Rod End Remover
Floor Crane
Adjustable Mounting Arm
Oil Drain Equipment
Cable Ties
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Powertrain Jack
Wooden Block

2WD/4WD 

  1. 1.

    With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .

  1. 2.

    Evacuate the A/C system. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging .

  1. 3.

    Release the fuel pressure. Refer to: FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS).

  1. 4.

    NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter® 28-75-1 or equivalent).

    Using a suitable holding tool, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.

GFD16121Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 5.

    NOTE: 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. Refer to CLOCKSPRING .
    • Remove and discard the steering intermediate shaft bolt.
    • Separate the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear.
GFD16122Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 6.

    Remove the retainers and the upper air deflector.
GFD16139Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 7.

    NOTE: Make sure the cooling module is secure before removing the bottom cooling module support panel.

    1. 1.

      Remove the upper cooling module support brackets.

    1. 2.

      Using cable ties or mechanics wire through the upper location holes, to support the cooling module.

      Use the General Equipment: Cable Ties

GFD16140Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 8.

    Remove the front wheels and tires. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .

  1. 9.

    Remove the retainers and the underbody shield.
GFD16448Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 10.

    Remove the retainers and the front underbody shield.
GFD16141Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 11.

    If equipped, remove the retainers and the underbody shield.
GFD16036Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 12.

    Remove the retainers and the underbody shields.
GFD16142Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 13.

    NOTE: RH side shown in illustration, LH side similar.

    Remove the fasteners and position the splash shield aside on both sides.

GFD15933Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 14.

    Drain the engine cooling system. Refer to: COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING AND VACUUM FILLING - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS).

  1. 15.

    1. 1.

      Remove the nut.

    1. 2.

      Remove the bolt.
    • Remove the engine appearance cover.
    • If the engine appearance cover stud bolt is loosened or removed, it must be installed/tightened into the intake manifold.

      Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

GFD16449Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 16.

    Remove the following items:

  1. 17.

    Remove the stud bolt and position aside the ground cable.
GFD16123Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 18.

    1. 1.

      Release the tabs.

    1. 2.

      Lift and position top part of junction box aside.
GFD16124Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 19.

    Release the tab and open cover.
GFD16125Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 20.

    Remove the nuts and disconnect the electrical connector.
GFD16126Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 21.

    Remove the bolts and detach the wiring harness retainers.
GFD16127Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 22.

    Disconnect the vacuum tube quick release couplings and position the tube aside. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS).
GFD16450Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 23.

    1. 1.

      Detach the cable from the transmission control lever.

    1. 2.

      Remove the bolt and position the cable aside.
GFD16451Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 24.

    1. 1.

      Detach the heater hose retainer.

    1. 2.

      Loosen the radiator hose clamp.

    1. 3.

      Lift the radiator hose off of the retaining tab and position the hose aside.
GFD16452Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 25.

    1. 1.

      Release the clamp and disconnect the lower radiator hose.

      Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

    1. 2.

      Release the clamp and disconnect the heater hose.

      Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

    1. 3.

      Detach the heater hose retainer.

    1. 4.

      Remove the bolt and position the heater hose aside.
GFD16453Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 26.

    1. 1.

      Remove the ground wire bolt.

    1. 2.

      Detach the retainers and position the ground wire aside.
GFD16454Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 27.

    • Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector and retainer.
    • Disconnect the PCM electrical connector.
GFD16129Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 28.

    1. 1.

      Disconnect the high-pressure fuel pump fuel feed tube quick release coupling. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS).

    1. 2.

      Disconnect the EVAP tube quick release coupling. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS).
GFD16456Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 29.

    Detach the retainer and position the wiring harness aside.
G00567577Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

  1. 30.

    NOTE: Use a shop towel when removing the oil filter housing to prevent oil from spilling on the engine or accessory drive belt.

    1. 1.

      Loosen the oil filter housing and allow the oil to drain out of the housing and down into the engine.

    1. 2.

      Remove the oil filter housing and discard the oil filter element.

    1. 3.

      Remove and discard the O-ring seals.
GFD16437Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 31.

    Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latches.
GFD16457Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 32.

    Using the special tool, disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve.

    Use Special Service Tool: 307-569 Disconnect Tool TOC Line (1/2).

GFD16458Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 33.

    Detach and disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector.
GFD16459Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 34.

    Remove the generator nut.
GFD16460Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 35.

    1. Detach the wiring harness retainer.
    2. Position the A/C line bracket from the generator stud.
G00567578Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 36.

    Detach the wiring harness retainers, slide up the insulator and disconnect the electrical connectors.
GFD16462Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 37.

    NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

    Remove the A/C compressor inlet and outlet line nuts and disconnect the fittings.

GFD16463Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 38.

    Remove the bolts, studbolt and the A/C compressor.
GFD16464Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 39.

    NOTE: The drain plug should be removed and installed by hand, do not use tools.

    1. 1.

      Turn the oil drain plug by hand counterclockwise 120 degrees.

      Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment

    1. 2.

      Pull the oil drain plug out of the oil pan.

    1. 3.

      After the oil has drained, push the oil drain plug into the oil pan.

    1. 4.

      NOTE: Overtightening will damage the oil drain plug and possibly the oil pan.

      Turn the oil drain plug by hand clockwise 120 degrees.

GFD16438Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 40.

    Remove the bolt and the LH anti-lock sensor.
GFD16156Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 41.

    NOTE: Use the internal or external hex-holding feature to prevent the ball and stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nuts. The link boot seal must not be allowed to twist while tightening the link nuts or damage to the boot seal will occur.

    Remove the nut and position the LH sway bar link aside.

GFD16158Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 42.

    NOTE: Use the internal or external hex-holding feature to prevent the ball and stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nuts. The link boot seal must not be allowed to twist while tightening the link nuts or damage to the boot seal will occur.

    Remove the nut and position the RH sway bar link aside.

GFD16159Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 43.

    1. 1.

      Remove and discard the outer tie rod end nut.

    1. 2.

      NOTE: Do not use a hammer to separate the outer tie-rod end from the wheel spindle or damage to the wheel spindle may result.
      NOTE: Use care when installing the tie rod end remover or damage to the outer tie-rod end boot may occur.

    Separate the outer tie rod end from the wheel knuckle.

    Use the General Equipment: Tie Rod End Remover

G00567579Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 44.

    Remove the following items:

  1. 45.

    Remove the nuts and the subframe support bracket.
GFD16466Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 46.

    Remove the following items:
    1. Exhaust flexible pipes. Refer to: EXHAUST FLEXIBLE PIPE - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS).
    2. LH catalytic convertor. Refer to: CATALYTIC CONVERTER LH .

4WD 

  1. 47.

    Remove the driveshaft. Refer to: Rear Driveshaft .
GFD16467Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 48.

    Loosen the PTU bolts 19 mm (0.75 in).
GFD16777Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

2WD/4WD 

  1. 49.

    Mark the subframe location.
GFD16154Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 50.

    Mark the subframe location.
GFD16155Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 51.

    NOTE: The boards must be positioned to properly support the engine, transmission and subframe, and allow clearance between the powertrain jack and the exhaust components to prevent damage.

    Position lengths of 2 x 6 boards on the powertrain jack to support the oil pan, transmission and subframe.

    Use the General Equipment: Powertrain Jack

    Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block

GFD16778Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 52.

    NOTE: View from rear of vehicle.

    Position the powertrain jack and boards under the engine, transmission and subframe.

    Use the General Equipment: Powertrain Jack

    Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block

GFD16779Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 53.

    Remove the engine-to-transmission bolt.
G00567580Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

  1. 54.

    1. Position the powertrain jack and boards under the powertrain and subframe. Use the General Equipment: Powertrain Jack Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block
    2. Install. Use the General Equipment: Adjustable Mounting Arm
G00567581Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 55.

    Remove and discard the nuts and the bolts.
    • Separate the LH knuckle from the strut.
GFD16163Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 56.

    NOTE: The engine mount and bracket are serviced as an assembly. Do not remove the engine mount bracket-to-engine mount bolt, this fastener is not serviceable.
    • Remove and discard the nuts and bolts.
    • Remove the engine mount and bracket assembly.
GFD16482Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 57.

    Remove and discard the transmission mount bolts.
GFD16483Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 58.

    1. 1.

      Remove and discard the subframe bolts.

    1. 2.

      Remove the bolts and the subframe brackets.
GFD16601Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 59.

    Remove and discard the subframe bolts.
GFD16756Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 60.

    Using the powertrain jack, lower the powertrain and subframe as an assembly.

    Use the General Equipment: Powertrain Jack

GFD16781Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 61.

    Disconnect the RH HO2S and RH catalyst monitor sensor electrical connectors.
G00567582Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 62.

    1. 1.

      Loosen.

    1. 2.

      Remove.
GFD16700Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 63.

    1. 1.

      Remove and discard the RH catalytic converter nuts.

    1. 2.

      Remove the RH catalytic converter.
GFD16701Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 64.

    Remove and discard the RH catalytic converter gasket.
GFD16702Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 65.

    1. 1.

      Lift up the generator cable protective cover.

    1. 2.

      Remove the nut and disconnect the generator cable.

    1. 3.

      Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
GFD16782Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 66.

    Detach the wiring harness retainers.
GFD16489Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 67.

    • Detach the wiring harness retainer.
    • If equipped, detach the PTU vent hose retainer.
GFD16783Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 68.

    • Disconnect the transmission electrical connector.
    • Detach the wiring harness retainers.
GFD16784Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 69.

    1. 1.

      Lift up the starter cable protective cover.

    1. 2.

      Remove the nut and disconnect the starter cable.

    1. 3.

      Disconnect the starter electrical connector.

    1. 4.

      Detach the wiring harness retainers.
GFD16785Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 70.

    Remove the nuts and the bracket.
GFD16786Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 71.

    Remove the studbolts and the starter.
GFD16787Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 72.

    Remove the retainers and the access cover.
GFD16788Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 73.

    NOTE: Using the crankshaft pulley bolt, turn the engine clockwise.

    Remove and discard the torque converter nuts.

GFD16789Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

4WD 

  1. 74.

    Remove the bolts and the heat shield.
GFD16790Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 75.

    Remove the bolts and the bracket.
GFD16791Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 76.

    Loosen the PTU bolts 19 mm (0.75 in).
GFD16792Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 77.

    Separate the PTU from the transmission 19 mm (0.75 in).
GFD16793Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

2WD/4WD 

  1. 78.

    1. 1.

      Install Special Service Tool: 303-1634Lift Eyes (2), 303-1246 Engine Spreader Bar.

    1. 2.

      Support the engine using the floor crane and length of chain with connecting links.

      Use the General Equipment: Floor Crane

GFD16794Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 79.

    Remove.

    Use the General Equipment: Adjustable Mounting Arm

GFD16780Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 80.

    NOTE: 4WD shown in illustration, 2WD similar.

    Remove the transmission bellhousing bolts.

GFD16795Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 81.

    NOTE: 4WD shown in illustration, 2WD similar.

    If equipped, remove the transmission bellhousing bolt.

GFD16796Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 82.

    1. 1.

      Remove the bellhousing bolts.

    1. 2.

      Separate the engine from the transmission.
GFD16797Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 83.

    Remove the engine from the transmission and subframe assembly.

    Use the General Equipment: Floor Crane

GFD16798Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 84.

    Install Special Service Tool: 307-346 (T97T-7902-A) Retainer, Torque Converter.
GFD16799Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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