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Section 1095 (Engine - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW/273PS)): Disassembly: Engine

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

GFD672669Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
205-153 (T80T-4000-W)Handle
GFD672510Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
303-1685Alignment Tool, Camshaft
GFD672670Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
303-1687Installer, VCT Solenoid Seal
GFD672534Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
303-1689Holding Tool, Crank Damper
GFD672527Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
303-409 (T92C-6700-CH)Remover, Crankshaft SealTKIT-1992-FH/FMH/FLMHTKIT-1993-LMH/MH
GFD672480Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
303-507Timing Peg, Crankshaft TDCTKIT-2001N-FLMTKIT-2001N-ROW
GFD672792Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
307-005 (T59L-100-B)Slide Hammer
GFD672793Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
310-206Remover, Fuel InjectorTKIT-2009A-FLM
Mounting Stand
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
NOTE: Do not loosen or remove the crankshaft pulley bolt without first installing the special tools as instructed in this procedure. The crankshaft pulley and the crankshaft timing sprocket are not keyed to the crankshaft. The crankshaft, the crankshaft sprocket and the pulley are fitted together by friction. For that reason, the crankshaft sprocket is also unfastened if the pulley bolt is loosened. Before any repair requiring loosening or removal of the crankshaft pulley bolt, the crankshaft and camshafts must be locked in place by the special service tools, otherwise severe engine damage can occur.
NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. All parts must be thoroughly cleaned and any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.
    • Remove the bolts and the flexplate.

    • Discard the bolts.

    GFD672671Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  1. Using a floor crane, install the engine on a mounting stand. Use the General Equipment: Mounting Stand
    GFD672672Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Remove the engine lift equipment.
    GFD672673Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the ground bolt.

    • Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connectors.

    • Detach the wiring harness retainers.

    GFD672794Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 3. Disconnect the crankcase vent oil separator tube from the intake manifold and position aside. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
    GFD672795Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connectors.

    • Detach the wiring harness retainers.

    GFD672796Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connectors.

    • Detach the wiring harness retainers.

    GFD672797Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connectors.

    • Detach the wiring harness retainers.

    GFD672798Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connectors.

    • Detach the wiring harness retainers.

    GFD672799Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connectors.

    • Detach the wiring harness retainers.

    GFD672800Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Detach the wiring harness retainers and remove the engine wiring harness.
    GFD672801Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Release the clamps and remove the coolant hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

    • Disconnect the coolant hose and the retainers and remove.

    GFD672802Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Remove the bolt and position the turbocharger coolant tube aside.
    GFD672803Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Remove and discard the turbocharger coolant tube O-ring seal.
    GFD672804Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove the coolant tube support bracket bolt.
    2. Remove the bolt and the coolant tube support bracket.
    GFD672805Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Remove the bolts and the coolant tube.
    GFD672806Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Discard the coolant tube O-ring seal.
    GFD672807Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Loosen the clamps and remove the EGR transducer hoses. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

    • Remove the bolt and the EGR transducer assembly.

    GFD672808Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove the EGR valve bracket nut.
    2. Remove the bolt and the EGR valve bracket.
    GFD672809Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove the EGR valve nuts.
    2. Remove the EGR valve studs.
    3. Remove the bolt and the EGR valve.
    GFD672810Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Remove and discard EGR valve O-ring seal.
    GFD672811Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Remove and discard the EGR valve gasket.
    GFD672812Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Remove bolt, stud bolt and the EGR cooler bracket.
    GFD672813Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Remove the bolts and the EGR cooler.
    GFD672814Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Remove and discard the EGR cooler gaskets.
    GFD672815Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove the EGR inlet tube nuts.
    2. Remove the EGR inlet tube studs.
    3. Remove the EGR inlet tube bolt.
    4. Remove the bolt and the EGR inlet tube assembly.
    GFD672816Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Remove and discard the EGR inlet tube assembly gasket.
    GFD672817Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Remove the bolts and the coolant tube.
    GFD672818Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Inspect the coolant tube O-ring seal and replace if damaged.
    GFD672819Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Remove the bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
    GFD672820Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Remove the bolts and the accessory drive belt pulley.
    GFD672821Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Remove the bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
    GFD672822Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Release the clamp and remove the lower radiator hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    GFD672823Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Remove the generator stud.
    GFD672824Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Release the clamp, retainer and remove the coolant hoses. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    GFD672825Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Detach the fuel rail harness electrical connector from the intake manifold.

    • Detach and disconnect the KS electrical connectors.

    GFD672826Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. Remove the bolts and the intake manifold.
    GFD672827Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Remove the nut and the oil filter trough.
    GFD672828Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. Remove the nut, bolts and the oil filter adapter assembly.
    GFD672829Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Remove the oil filter adapter assembly stud.
    GFD672830Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Remove the bolts and the RH engine mount bracket.
    GFD672831Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Remove the bolts and the A/C compressor bracket.
    GFD672832Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 3. Disconnect and remove the crankcase vent oil separator tube. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
    GFD672833Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Release the clamps and remove the coolant hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    GFD672834Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. NOTE: Note the position of the KS before removing.

    Remove the bolts and the KS.

    GFD672835Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. Remove the bolts and the crankcase vent separator.
    GFD672836Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. NOTE: To release the fuel pressure in the high pressure fuel tube, wrap the fuel injection pump flare nut with a shop towel to absorb any residual fuel pressure during the loosening of the fuel injection pump flare nut.

    • Remove the high-pressure fuel tube bolts.

    • Loosen the flare nuts, remove and discard the high-pressure fuel tube.

    GFD672680Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. Remove the bolt and the bracket.
    GFD672681Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the bolts and discard.

    • Remove the high-pressure fuel pump and mounting plate.

    GFD672837Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  35. Remove and discard the high-pressure fuel pump O-ring seal.
    GFD672683Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. Remove and discard the fuel pump mounting plate O-ring seal.
    GFD672684Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  37. Remove the high-pressure fuel pump tappet.
    GFD672838Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  38. Remove the bolts and the coolant pump adapter assembly.
    GFD672839Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  39. Remove and discard the coolant pump adapter assembly gasket.
    GFD672840Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  40. Remove the bolt coolant hose bracket.
    GFD672841Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  41. Remove the bolts and discard the turbocharger-to-cylinder block oil return pipe.
    GFD672842Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  42. Remove the nuts, bolt and the heat shield.
    GFD672843Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  43. Remove the bolts and discard the cylinder block-to-turbocharger oil supply pipe.
    GFD672844Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  44. Remove the bolt and the coolant outlet tube.
    GFD672845Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  45. Remove and discard coolant outlet tube O-ring seal.
    GFD672846Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  46. Remove the nuts and the turbocharger.
    GFD672847Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove and discard coolant outlet tube O-ring seal.

    • Inspect the coolant outlet tube seal for damage.

    GFD672848Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove and discard the gasket.

    • Inspect and replace the studs if damaged.

    GFD672849Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  47. Remove the stud bolts, bolts and the coolant outlet.
    GFD672850Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  48. NOTE: When removing the ignition coil-on-plugs, a slight twisting motion will break the seal and ease removal.

    • Use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the ignition coil-on-plugs and surrounding area before removing the ignition coil-on-plugs.

    • Remove the stud bolts and the ignition coil-on-plugs.

    • Remove the oil level indicator.

    GFD672851Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  49. Loosen the fasteners and remove the valve cover.
    GFD672852Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  50. Discard the valve cover gaskets.
    GFD672853Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • NOTE: The VCT solenoid seals should only be replaced if they are damaged upon inspection.

      Inspect the VCT seals for damage.

    • If damaged, using the special tools, remove and discard the VCT oil control solenoid seals. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1687 Installer, VCT Solenoid Seal., 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle.

    GFD672854Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  51. NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.

    Clean the valve cover.

    GFD672855Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  52. NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.

    Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

    GFD672856Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Disconnect the fuel rail wiring harness electrical connectors.

    • Detach the fuel rail wiring harness retainers and remove harness.

    GFD672857Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  53. Remove the fuel rail insulator.
    GFD672858Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  54. NOTE: Pull out the fuel rails in the direction of the fuel injector axis or damage may occur to the fuel injectors.
    NOTE: When removing the fuel rails, the fuel injectors may remain in the fuel rails but normally remain in the cylinder head and require the use of a Fuel Injector Remover tool to extract.

    • Use compressed air and remove any dirt or foreign material from the cylinder head, block and general surrounding area of the fuel rail and injectors.

    • Remove and discard the bolts, then remove the fuel rail.

    GFD672859Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  55. Remove any of the fuel injectors that remained in the fuel rail.
    GFD672860Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  56. Remove any of the fuel injectors that remained in the cylinder head. Use Special Service Tool: 307-005 (T59L-100-B) Slide Hammer., 310-206 Remover, Fuel Injector.
    GFD672861Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  57. Remove and discard the fuel injector clip.
    GFD672862Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  58. NOTE: Do not attempt to cut the lower Teflon® seal without first pulling it away from the fuel injector or damage to the injector may occur.
    NOTE: Be very careful when removing the lower Teflon® seals, not to scratch, nick or gouge the fuel injectors.

    1. Pull the lower Teflon® seal away from the injector.
    2. Carefully cut and discard the lower fuel injector Teflon® seals.

    GFD672863Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  59. Remove and discard the fuel injector seal and O-ring seal.
    GFD672864Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the CHT sensor and the heat shield.

    • Discard the CHT sensor.

    GFD672865Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  60. Remove the bolts and the CKP sensor.
    GFD672866Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  61. Turn the crankshaft clockwise until the No. 1 piston is 45 degrees BTDC using the guide holes on the engine front cover and the crankshaft pulley.
    GFD672867Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  62. Remove the engine plug bolt.
    GFD672541Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  63. Install Special Service Tool: 303-507 Timing Peg, Crankshaft TDC.
    GFD672542Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  64. NOTE: The special tool will contact the crankshaft and prevent it from turning past TDC. However, the crankshaft can still be rotated in the counterclockwise direction. The crankshaft must remain at the TDC position during the crankshaft pulley removal and installation.
    NOTE: The engine front cover is removed from graphic for clarity.

    Rotate the crankshaft clockwise until it contacts the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 303-507 Timing Peg, Crankshaft TDC.

    GFD672868Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  65. Remove the bolts and the high-pressure fuel pump drive unit.
    GFD672869Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  66. NOTE: The Camshaft Alignment Tool is for camshaft alignment only. Using this tool to prevent engine rotation can result in engine damage.
    NOTE: The camshaft timing slots are offset. If the Camshaft Alignment Tool cannot be installed, remove the TDC Timing Peg and rotate the crankshaft three-fourths of a revolution clockwise and repeat the previous 2 steps of this procedure.

    Install Special Service Tool: 303-1685 Alignment Tool, Camshaft.

    GFD672870Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  67. NOTE: The crankshaft must remain in the TDC position during removal of the pulley bolt or damage to the engine can occur. Therefore, the crankshaft pulley must be held in place with the special tool and the bolt should be removed using an air impact wrench (1/2-in drive minimum).

    • Using the special tools, remove the bolt and the crankshaft pulley. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1689 Holding Tool, Crank Damper.

    • Discard the bolt.

    GFD672871Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  68. Install the original crankshaft pulley bolt and washer.
    GFD672872Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  69. NOTE: Use care not to damage the engine front cover or the crankshaft when removing the seal.

    Using the crankshaft seal remover, remove the crankshaft front seal and discard. Use Special Service Tool: 303-409 (T92C-6700-CH) Remover, Crankshaft Seal.

    GFD672873Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  70. Remove the original crankshaft pulley bolt and washer.
    GFD672874Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  71. Remove the bolts and the engine front cover.
    GFD672875Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  72. Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .
    GFD672604Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  73. Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .
    GFD672876Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  74. NOTE: Use an open-ended wrench on the flats of the camshaft to prevent the component from turning.

    Loosen the exhaust VCT bolt.

    GFD672877Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  75. NOTE: Use an open-ended wrench on the flats of the camshaft to prevent the component from turning.

    Loosen the intake VCT bolt.

    GFD672878Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  76. Remove the bolts and the timing chain tensioner.
    GFD672879Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the timing chain tensioner arm.

    • Remove the bolts and the timing chain guide.

    • Remove the timing chain.

    GFD672880Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the bolts and the VCT units.

    • Discard the bolts.

    GFD672881Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  77. Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1685 Alignment Tool, Camshaft.
    GFD672870Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  78. Remove the bolts and the VCT oil control solenoids.
    GFD672882Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  79. Remove bolts and front camshaft bearing cap.
    GFD672883Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  80. NOTE: Failure to follow the camshaft loosening procedure can result in damage to the camshafts.

    • Note the location and orientation of each camshaft bearing cap and the position of the camshaft lobes on the No. 1 cylinder for installation reference.

    • Loosen the camshaft bearing caps in sequence 2 turns at a time until all tension is released from the camshaft bearing caps and remove the camshaft bearing caps and camshafts.

    • Inspect the camshaft bores for any scratches that can be felt by hand.

    GFD672884Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • If the camshafts and valve tappets are to be reused, mark the location of the valve tappets to make sure they are assembled in their original positions.

    • Remove the valve tappets.

    GFD672885Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  81. NOTE: There are two numbers on the valve tappet, one is date code and the other is valve tappet thickness.
    NOTE: The date code \"R0605\" represents the year made (R), the month (06) and the day (05).
    NOTE: A tappet with the number N650 has the thickness of 3.650 mm.

    Inspect the valve tappets.

    GFD672886Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  82. Remove the bolts, stud bolt and the cylinder head cover assembly.
    GFD672887Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  83. Remove and discard the cylinder head cover gasket.
    GFD672888Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the bolts and the cylinder head.

    • Discard the bolts.

    GFD672889Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  84. Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket.
    GFD672890Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  85. Remove the cylinder block bushings.
    GFD672891Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  86. NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of the head gasket.

    Clean the cylinder head sealing surfaces.

    GFD672892Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  87. NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of the head gasket.

    • Clean the cylinder head bolt holes in the cylinder block. Make sure all coolant, oil or other foreign material is removed.

    • Clean the cylinder block sealing surfaces.

    GFD672893Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the bolts and the oil pan.

    • Discard the bolts.

    GFD672894Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  88. Remove the bolts and the oil pickup and screen.
    GFD672725Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  89. Discard the oil pickup and screen O-ring seal.
    GFD672726Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  90. Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .
    GFD672895Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  91. Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .
    GFD672701Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the bolts and the crankshaft rear seal.

    • Discard the crankshaft rear seal.

    GFD672896Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  92. Remove the crankshaft sprocket.
    GFD672897Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  93. NOTE: Make sure the Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg is still installed and the engine is still at TDC.

    Rotate the crankshaft until it contacts the special tool.

    GFD672481Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  94. NOTE: Mark the balance shaft assembly front shafts on the top for reference that the balance shaft assembly is at TDC.

    Index-mark the balance shaft assembly.

    GFD672898Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  95. Remove the bolts and the oil outlet tube.
    GFD672899Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  96. Inspect the oil outlet tube O-ring seals and replace if damaged.
    GFD672484Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove the oil inlet tube-to-bracket bolt.
    2. Remove the bolt and the oil inlet tube bracket.
    3. Remove the bolts and the oil inlet tube.
    GFD672900Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  97. Inspect the oil inlet tube O-ring seals and replace if damaged.
    GFD672486Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  98. NOTE: Due to the precision interior construction of the balance shaft assembly, it should not be disassembled.

    Remove the bolts and the balance shaft assembly.

    GFD672901Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  99. Remove Special Service Tool: 303-507 Timing Peg, Crankshaft TDC.
    GFD672492Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Inspect ridge.
    2. NOTE: Remove the carbon buildup, do not scratch the cylinder wall. Remove all debris from the cylinder.

      Clean with abrasive pad.

    GFD672902Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  100. NOTE: Clearly mark the connecting rods, connecting rod caps and connecting rod bearings in numerical order for correct orientation for reassembly.

    Remove the bolts and the connecting rod caps.

    GFD672903Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  101. NOTE: Do not scratch the cylinder walls or crankshaft journals with the connecting rod.

    Remove the pistons.

    GFD672904Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  102. NOTE: Mark the position of the parts, so they can be installed in their original positions.

    Remove the connecting rod bearings. Refer to: Piston Inspection .

    GFD672905Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  103. Remove the bolts and the main bearing beam.
    Fig 1: Main Bearing Loosening Sequence
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  104. NOTE: If the main bearings are being reused, mark them in order for correct orientation and reassembly.

    Remove the main bearing beam bearings.

    GFD672907Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  105. Remove the crankshaft.
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  106. NOTE: If the main bearings are being reused, mark them in order for correct orientation and reassembly.
    NOTE: The center bulkhead has the thrust bearing.

    Remove the crankshaft main bearings.

    GFD672909Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  107. Remove the bolts and the engine piston oil cooler valves.
    GFD672910Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  108. If necessary, remove and discard the front cylinder block plug.
    GFD672911Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  109. If necessary, remove and discard the rear cylinder block plug.
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