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Section 69 (Engine - 6.2L V8): Disassembly: Engine

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

GFD201179Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
100-001 (T50T-100-A) Slide Hammer
GFD201613Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
205-142 (T80T-4000-J) Installer, Differential Bearing Cone
GFD200310Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle
GFD201321Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
303-1507 Brackets, Support
GFD201228Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
303-409 (T92C-6700-CH) Remover, Crankshaft Seal TKIT-1992-FH/FMH/FLMH TKIT-1993-LMH/MH
GFD201244Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
303-519 (T95P-6701-EH) Remover, Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal TKIT-1995-FH/FLMH TKIT-1995-LMH/MH
GFD201575Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
303-F047 Lifting Bracket, Engine
Floor Crane
Three Leg Puller
Mounting Stand
Plastic Scraper

Materials 

Name Specification
Motorcraft ® Silicone Gasket Remover ZC-30-A -
Motorcraft ® Metal Surface Prep -
Motorcraft ® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner PM-4-A, PM-4-B -
NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. 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.
NOTE: Remove the cylinder heads before removing the crankshaft. Failure to do so can result in engine damage.
NOTE: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in their original location. Mark the components for installation into their original location.
NOTE: Refer to the exploded view under the Engine Component View in the Description and Operation. See Engine Component View 
NOTE: Early build engine shown, late build engine similar.
  1. NOTE: Flexplate shown, flywheel similar.

    • Remove the bolts and the flexplate.

    • Discard the bolts.

    GFD201614Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Remove the engine-to-transmission spacer plate.
    GFD201615Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Remove the crankshaft ignition pulse ring.
    GFD201616Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Remove the bolt and the CKP sensor.
    GFD201617Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Using the special tools, remove and discard the crankshaft rear seal. Use Special Service Tool: 303-519 (T95P-6701-EH) Remover, Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal., 100-001 (T50T-100-A) Slide Hammer.
    GFD201618Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Using the floor crane, mount the engine to a mounting stand. Use the General Equipment: Floor Crane Use the General Equipment: Mounting Stand
    GFD201619Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Remove the bolts and the special tools. Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1507 Brackets, Support., 303-F047 Lifting Bracket, Engine.
    GFD201608Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Remove the nuts and the radio ignition interference capacitors.
    GFD201620Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Disconnect the LH spark plug wires from the valve cover retainers.

    • Remove the spark plug wires from the lower spark plugs.

    GFD201621Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Disconnect the RH spark plug wires from the valve cover retainers.

    • Remove the spark plug wires from the lower spark plugs.

    GFD201622Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Remove the bolts and the KS.
    GFD201623Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Remove the bolts and the thermostat housing and upper radiator hose assembly.
    GFD201267Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Remove and discard the thermostat housing O-ring seal.
    GFD201268Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Remove the thermostat.
    GFD201624Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the bolts and the LH engine mount bracket.

    • Discard the bolts.

    GFD201625Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the bolts and the RH engine mount bracket.

    • Discard the bolts.

    GFD201626Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Remove the bolts and the RH exhaust manifold heat shield.
    GFD201627Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the nuts and the RH exhaust manifold.

    • Discard the nuts.

    GFD201628Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Remove and discard the RH exhaust manifold stud and gaskets.
    GFD201629Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Remove the bolts and the LH exhaust manifold heat shield.
    GFD201630Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the nuts and the LH exhaust manifold.

    • Discard the nuts.

    GFD201631Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Remove and discard the LH exhaust manifold stud and gaskets.
    GFD201632Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Remove the oil level indicator.
    GFD201633Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Remove the bolt and the oil level indicator tube.
    GFD201634Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Inspect the oil level indicator tube O-ring seal for damaged.
    GFD201635Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Loosen the bolts and remove the LH valve cover.
    GFD201636Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Remove and discard the LH valve cover gasket.
    GFD201637Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Inspect the VCT oil control solenoid seal. Remove any damaged seals using the special tools. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle., 205-142 (T80T-4000-J) Installer, Differential Bearing Cone.
    GFD201638Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. 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. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.

    Clean the valve cover mating surface of the cylinder head and engine front cover. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation . Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper

    Material: Motorcraft ® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

    Material: Motorcraft ® Metal Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B

    Material: Motorcraft ® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A

    GFD201639Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Loosen the fasteners and remove the RH valve cover.
    GFD201640Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. Remove and discard the RH valve cover gasket.
    GFD201554Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Remove the oil fill cap.
    GFD201555Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Inspect the VCT oil control solenoid seal. Remove any damaged seals using the special tools. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle., 205-142 (T80T-4000-J) Installer, Differential Bearing Cone.
    GFD201556Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. 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. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.

    Clean the valve cover mating surface of the cylinder head and engine front cover. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper

    Material: Motorcraft ® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

    Material: Motorcraft ® Metal Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B

    Material: Motorcraft ® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A

    GFD201641Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Remove the bolts and the oil filter adapter.
    GFD201642Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Remove and discard the oil filter adapter O-ring seals.
    GFD201643Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. Clean the oil filter adapter mating surface.
    GFD201644Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. Clean the engine block mating surface of the oil filter adapter.
    GFD201645Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. If equipped, remove the engine block heater.
    GFD201646Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. NOTE: Do not discard the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer, it will be used to turn the crankshaft in disassembly and assembly.

    Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer.

    GFD201647Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  35. Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft pulley. Use the General Equipment: Three Leg Puller
    GFD201648Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the crankshaft pulley woodruff key slot. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.

    Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper

    Material: Motorcraft ® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

    Material: Motorcraft ® Metal Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B

    Material: Motorcraft ® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A

    GFD201232Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  37. Remove the bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
    GFD201649Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  38. Remove the bolts and the accessory drive belt idler pulleys.
    GFD201650Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  39. Remove the bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
    GFD201651Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  40. Install the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer.
    GFD201652Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  41. Using the special tool, remove and discard the crankshaft front seal. Use Special Service Tool: 303-409 (T92C-6700-CH) Remover, Crankshaft Seal.
    GFD201653Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  42. Remove the bolts and the oil pan.
    GFD201654Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  43. Remove and discard the oil pan gasket.
    GFD201655Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  44. NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.

    Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper

    Material: Motorcraft ® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A

    Material: Motorcraft ® Metal Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B

    Material: Motorcraft ® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

    GFD201656Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  45. NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the oil pan. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths.

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

    GFD201657Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  46. Remove the bolts and the crankshaft rear seal retainer plate.
    GFD201658Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  47. NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.

    Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper

    Material: Motorcraft ® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A

    Material: Motorcraft ® Metal Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B

    Material: Motorcraft ® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

    GFD201659Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  48. NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.

    Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper

    Material: Motorcraft ® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A

    Material: Motorcraft ® Metal Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B

    Material: Motorcraft ® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

    GFD201258Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  49. Loosen the bolts and remove the LH VCT oil control solenoid.
    GFD201660Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  50. Loosen the bolts and remove the RH VCT oil control solenoid.
    GFD201661Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  51. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer.
    GFD201662Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  52. Remove the bolts and the engine front cover.
    GFD201663Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  53. Remove and discard the engine front cover gaskets.
    GFD201313Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  54. NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the engine front cover. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.

    Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper

    Material: Motorcraft ® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A

    Material: Motorcraft ® Metal Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B

    Material: Motorcraft ® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

    GFD201314Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  55. NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean engine front cover surface. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.

    Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper

    Material: Motorcraft ® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A

    Material: Motorcraft ® Metal Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B

    Material: Motorcraft ® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

    GFD201664Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  56. Install the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer.
    GFD201665Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  57. NOTE: Only rotate the engine in a clockwise direction.

    Using the crankshaft bolt, rotate the engine clockwise until the No. 1 intake valve is open.

    GFD201666Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  58. Remove the bolts and the LH intake rocker arm shaft assembly.
    GFD201667Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  59. NOTE: Only rotate the engine in a clockwise direction.

    Using the crankshaft bolt, rotate the engine clockwise until the No. 1 exhaust valve is open.

    GFD201668Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  60. Remove the bolts and the LH exhaust rocker arm shaft assembly.
    GFD201669Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  61. NOTE: Only rotate the engine in a clockwise direction.

    Using the crankshaft bolt, rotate the engine clockwise until the No. 1 intake valve is closed.

    GFD201670Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  62. Remove the bolts and the RH intake rocker arm shaft assembly.
    GFD201671Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  63. NOTE: Only rotate the engine in a clockwise direction.

    Using the crankshaft bolt, rotate the engine clockwise until the No. 1 exhaust valve is closed.

    GFD201672Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  64. Remove the bolts and the RH exhaust rocker arm shaft assembly.
    GFD201673Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  65. NOTE: Only rotate the engine in a clockwise direction.

    Using the crankshaft bolt, rotate the engine in a clockwise direction and position the crankshaft keyway at the 11 o'clock position.

    GFD201674Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  66. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer.
    GFD201675Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  67. Remove the bolts, the RH primary timing chain tensioner and tensioner arm.
    GFD201676Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  68. Remove the bolt and the RH timing chain guide.
    GFD201677Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  69. Remove the RH timing chain.
    GFD201678Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  70. Remove the bolts, the LH primary timing chain tensioner and tensioner arm.
    GFD201679Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  71. Remove the bolt and the LH timing chain guide.
    GFD201680Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  72. Remove the LH timing chain.
    GFD201681Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  73. Remove the crankshaft sprocket.
    GFD201682Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  74. NOTE: The cylinder head must be cool before removing it from the engine. Cylinder head warpage may result if a warm or hot cylinder head is removed.
    NOTE: Place clean shop towels over exposed engine cavities. Carefully remove the towels so foreign material is not dropped into the engine. Failure to follow this instruction may cause engine damage.
    NOTE: The cylinder head bolts must be discarded and new bolts must be installed. They are a tighten-to-yield design and cannot be reused.

    • Remove and discard the RH cylinder head bolts.

    • Remove the RH cylinder head.

    GFD201683Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  75. Remove and discard the RH cylinder head gasket.
    GFD201684Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  76. 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.
    NOTE: Aluminum surfaces are soft and can be scratched easily. Never place the cylinder head gasket surface, unprotected, on a bench surface. Failure to follow this instruction may cause engine damage.
    NOTE: Clean the cylinder block bolt holes using compressed air. Make sure all coolant, oil or other foreign material is removed.

    • Clean and inspect the cylinder block mating surface.

    GFD201685Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  77. Remove the dowels from the RH bank of the cylinder block.
    GFD201686Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  78. 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.
    NOTE: Aluminum surfaces are soft and can be scratched easily. Never place the cylinder head gasket surface, unprotected, on a bench surface. Failure to follow this instruction may cause engine damage.
    NOTE: Clean the cylinder head bolt holes using compressed air. Make sure all coolant, oil or other foreign material is removed.

    • Clean and inspect the RH cylinder head mating surface.

    GFD201296Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  79. NOTE: The cylinder head must be cool before removing it from the engine. Cylinder head warpage may result if a warm or hot cylinder head is removed.
    NOTE: Place clean shop towels over exposed engine cavities. Carefully remove the towels so foreign material is not dropped into the engine. Failure to follow this instruction may cause engine damage.
    NOTE: The cylinder head bolts must be discarded and new bolts must be installed. They are a tighten-to-yield design and cannot be reused.

    • Remove and discard the LH cylinder head bolts.

    • Remove the cylinder head.

    GFD201687Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  80. Remove and discard the LH cylinder head gasket.
    GFD201688Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  81. 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.
    NOTE: Aluminum surfaces are soft and can be scratched easily. Never place the cylinder head gasket surface, unprotected, on a bench surface. Failure to follow this instruction may cause engine damage.
    NOTE: Clean the cylinder head bolt holes using compressed air. Make sure all coolant, oil or other foreign material is removed.

    • Clean and inspect the LH cylinder block mating surface.

    GFD201689Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  82. Remove the dowels from the LH bank of the cylinder block.
    GFD201690Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  83. 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.
    NOTE: Aluminum surfaces are soft and can be scratched easily. Never place the cylinder head gasket surface, unprotected, on a bench surface. Failure to follow this instruction may cause engine damage.
    NOTE: Clean the cylinder head bolt holes using compressed air. Make sure all coolant, oil or other foreign material is removed.

    • Clean and inspect the LH cylinder head mating surface.

    GFD201274Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  84. Remove the bolts and the coolant pump.
    GFD201691Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  85. Remove and discard the coolant pump O-ring seal.
    GFD201692Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove the oil pump screen and pickup tube bolts.
    2. Remove and nut and the oil pump screen and pickup tube.
    GFD201693Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  86. Remove and discard the oil pump screen and pickup tube O-ring seal.
    GFD201694Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  87. Remove the upper bolts, lower stud bolts and the oil pump.
    GFD201695Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  88. 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.

    GFD201468Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  89. 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.

    GFD201469Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  90. Before removing the pistons, inspect the top of the cylinder bores. If necessary, remove the ridge or carbon deposits from each cylinder using an abrasive pad or equivalent.
    GFD201696Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  91. NOTE: Verify that the connecting rods and rod caps have orientation numbers cast into them. If not, number the connecting rods and rod caps for correct orientation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in engine damage.

    • Remove the bolts and the connecting rod caps and bearings.

    • Discard the bolts.

    • Repeat for each set of pistons.

    GFD201697Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  92. NOTE: Do not scratch the cylinder walls or crankshaft journals with the connecting rod. Failure to follow this instruction may result in engine damage.

    • Remove the piston through the top of the cylinder block.

    • Repeat for each piston.

    GFD201698Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  93. Disassemble the pistons. Refer to: Piston .
  94. Remove and discard the LH cross-mounted main cap bolts.
    GFD201699Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  95. Remove and discard the RH cross-mounted main cap bolts.
    GFD201700Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  96. NOTE: Correct stud bolt location is essential for assembly procedure. Record the stud bolt location.

    • Remove and discard the main bearing cap bolts and the stud bolt.

    • Remove the main bearing caps.

    GFD201701Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  97. Remove the lower crankshaft main bearings and the lower thrust washer.
    GFD201702Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  98. Remove the crankshaft.
    GFD201703Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  99. Remove the upper crankshaft main bearings.
    GFD201704Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  100. Remove the upper crankshaft main bearing thrust washer.
    GFD201705Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  101. Remove the bolts and the piston oil cooler valves.
    GFD201706Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  102. Inspect the cylinder block distortion. Refer to: Cylinder Block Distortion .