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Engine 3.5L GTDI: Disassembly: Engine

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Special Tool(s) 

GFD231114Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Handle 205-153 (T80T-4000-W)
GFD231281Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Remover, Fuel Injector 310-206
GFD231116Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Remover, Oil Seal 303-409 (T92C-6700CH)
GFD231117Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Remover, VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal 303-1247/1
GFD231282Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Slide Hammer 307-005 (T59L-100-B)
GFD231283Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool 310-S039 (T90T-9550-S) or equivalent
GFD231118Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Strap Wrench 303-D055 (D85L-6000-A) or equivalent
GFD231119Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Tool, Camshaft Holding 303-1248

General Equipment 

Three Leg Puller

Material 

Item Specification
Motorcraft ® Metal Surface Prep Wipes ZC-31-B -
Motorcraft ® Silicone Gasket Remover ZC-30-A -
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.
WARNING: Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment 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.
WARNING: When handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be ignited by hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Clean all fuel residue from the engine compartment. If not removed, fuel residue may ignite when the engine is returned to operation. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
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, may cause engine failure.
NOTE: Whenever turbocharger air intake system components are removed, always cover open ports to protect from debris. It is important that no foreign material enter the system. The turbocharger compressor vanes are susceptible to damage from even small particles. All components should be inspected and cleaned, if necessary, prior to installation or reassembly.
NOTE: A clean working environment is essential to prevent dirt or foreign material contamination into the fuel rails.
NOTE: For additional information, refer to the exploded view under the Assembly procedure .
  1. Remove the 8 bolts and the flexplate.
    GFD231284Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Remove the crankshaft sensor ring.
    GFD231285Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. NOTE: Install the engine stand bolts into the cylinder block only. Do not install the bolts into the oil pan.

    Mount the engine on a suitable engine stand.

  4. If equipped, remove the heat shield and disconnect the block heater electrical connector.

    • Detach all of the engine block heater harness retainers and remove the harness.

    GFD231286Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Remove the nut and the A/C tube from the compressor.

    • Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.

    GFD231177Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and remove the accessory drive belt.
    GFD231214Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Remove the 3 bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
    GFD231215Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Disconnect the LH turbocharger bypass valve electrical connector.
    GFD231179Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. NOTE: Index-mark the hoses for installation.

    Remove the turbocharger wastegate regulating valve hoses from the RH CAC tube and turbocharger wastegate regulating valve.

    GFD231180Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Loosen the clamp and remove the LH turbocharger intake tube from the LH turbocharger.
    GFD231181Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Disconnect the RH turbocharger bypass valve electrical connector.
    GFD231182Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Loosen the clamp and remove the RH CAC tube from the RH turbocharger.
    GFD231183Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Loosen the clamp and remove the RH turbocharger intake pipe from the RH turbocharger.
    GFD231184Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. NOTE: The compression limiter bushing may fall out of the mounting bracket grommet on the turbocharger intake tube during service. Make sure the bushing is in place when reinstalling the tube or damage to the tube may occur.

    Remove the nut from the RH valve cover stud bolt for the RH turbocharger intake tube.

    GFD231185Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. NOTE: The compression limiter bushing may fall out of the mounting bracket grommet on the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) tube during service. Make sure the bushing is in place when reinstalling the tube or damage to the tube may occur.

    Remove the RH CAC tube nut from the intake manifold and remove the RH CAC tube and turbocharger intake tube as an assembly.

    GFD231186Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Remove the lower radiator hose from the thermostat housing.
    GFD231192Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Disconnect the 2 quick connect couplings and remove the PCV tube. For additional information, refer to Fuel System General Information .
    GFD231178Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Remove the noise insulator shield for the fuel injection pump and disconnect the electrical connector.
    GFD231187Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Disconnect the Throttle Position (TP) sensor and electronic TB electrical connectors.
    GFD231188Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Disconnect the LH Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) solenoid electrical connector.
    GFD231189Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Remove the A/C compressor nut and the Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS) electrical connector bracket.
    GFD231287Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Remove the nut, bolt and the generator.

    • Remove the generator stud.

    GFD231288Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. Remove the stud bolt and the A/C compressor.
    GFD231289Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Remove the A/C compressor mounting stud from the oil pan.
    GFD231290Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. Disconnect the Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) switch electrical connector.

    • Detach the EOP wiring harness retainer from the engine block.

    GFD231291Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Remove the 3 bolts and the oil filter adapter.

    • Discard the gasket.

    GFD231292Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Remove the EOP switch.
    GFD231293Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Disconnect the 3 LH ignition coil-on-plug electrical connectors.
    GFD231191Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Detach all the wiring harness retainers from the LH valve cover and stud bolts.
  30. Remove the oil level indicator.
    GFD231195Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. Disconnect the Knock Sensor (KS) sensor electrical connector.
    GFD231294Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. Detach and disconnect the 2 fuel injector wiring harness electrical connectors.
    GFD231196Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. Disconnect the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) /Intake Air Temperature 2 (IAT2) sensor electrical connector.
    GFD231197Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. Disconnect the turbocharger wastegate regulating valve electrical connector.
    GFD231198Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  35. Detach the 2 wire harness-to-intake manifold retainers.
    GFD231199Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. Remove the fuel tube-to-engine front cover bracket bolt and position the fuel tube aside.
    GFD231200Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  37. Disconnect the 2 turbocharger coolant hoses from the intake manifold.
    GFD231201Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  38. NOTE: If the engine is repaired or replaced because of upper engine failure, typically including valve or piston damage, check the intake manifold for metal debris. If metal debris is found, install a new intake manifold. Failure to follow these instructions can result in engine damage.
    NOTE: Note the routing of the 2 fuel rail wiring harnesses for installation.

    Remove the 12 bolts and the intake manifold.

    • Remove and discard the intake manifold, coolant crossover and thermostat housing gaskets.
    • Clean and inspect all sealing surfaces.

    GFD231202Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  39. Disconnect the RH VCT solenoid and the 3 RH ignition coil-on-plug electrical connectors.

    • Detach all the wiring harness retainers.

    GFD231203Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  40. Disconnect the RH Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
    GFD231295Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  41. Remove the bolt and the RH CMP sensor.
    GFD231296Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  42. Disconnect the Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) sensor electrical connector from the rear of the RH cylinder head.
    GFD231297Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  43. Disconnect the LH CMP sensor electrical connector.
    GFD231298Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  44. Remove the bolt and the LH CMP sensor.
    GFD231299Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  45. Disconnect the turbocharger wastegate regulating valve hose from the LH turbocharger assembly.
    GFD231300Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  46. Remove the 2 bolts and the LH turbocharger oil return tube from the turbocharger.

    • Remove and discard the gasket.

    GFD231301Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  47. Remove the LH turbocharger oil return tube from the oil pan.

    • Discard the 2 O-ring seals.

    GFD231302Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  48. Remove the LH oil supply tube secondary latch.
    GFD231303Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  49. Using the Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool, remove the LH oil supply tube from the quick connect fitting.

    • Inspect and if necessary, replace the quick connect fitting.

    GFD231304Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  50. Remove the 2 coolant tube banjo bolts and the LH turbocharger coolant tubes and sealing washers.

    • Discard the sealing washers.

    GFD231305Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  51. Remove the LH turbocharger oil supply tube banjo bolt.

    • Discard the sealing washer.
    • Discard the oil supply tube filter.

    GFD231306Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  52. Remove the 3 LH turbocharger-to-exhaust manifold bolts and turbocharger.

    • Discard the gasket and bolts.

    GFD231307Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  53. Remove the 8 LH exhaust manifold nuts (6 shown) and the exhaust manifold.

    • Discard the exhaust manifold gasket and nuts.

    GFD231308Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  54. Clean and inspect the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Engine System General Information .
  55. Remove and discard the 8 LH exhaust manifold studs.
    GFD231309Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  56. NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These may cause scratches and gouges resulting in leak paths. Use a plastic scraper to clean the sealing surfaces.

    Clean the exhaust manifold mating surface of the cylinder head with metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.

  57. Remove the LH coolant tube bracket-to-cylinder head nut.
    GFD231310Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  58. Remove the nut and the heat shield.
    GFD231311Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  59. Remove the wiring harness retainer stud bolt.
    GFD231312Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  60. Remove the wiring harness grommet.
    GFD231313Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  61. Disconnect the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
    GFD231314Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  62. Remove the bolt and the CKP sensor.
    GFD231315Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  63. Remove the 5 bolts and the 2 upper RH exhaust manifold heat shields.
    GFD231316Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  64. Disconnect the turbocharger wastegate regulating valve hose from the RH turbocharger assembly.
    GFD231317Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  65. Remove the 2 bolts and the RH turbocharger oil return tube from the RH turbocharger.

    • Remove and discard the gasket.

    GFD231318Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  66. Remove the RH turbocharger oil return tube from the cylinder block.

    • Discard the 2 O-ring seals.

    GFD231319Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  67. Remove the RH oil supply tube secondary latch.
    GFD231320Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  68. Using the Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool, remove the RH oil supply tube from the quick connect fitting.

    • Inspect and if necessary, replace quick connect fitting.

    GFD231321Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  69. Remove the 2 coolant tube banjo bolts and the RH turbocharger coolant tubes.

    • Discard the sealing washers.

    GFD231322Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  70. Remove the 3 exhaust manifold-to-turbocharger bolts and the turbocharger assembly.

    • Discard the gasket and bolts.

    GFD231323Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  71. Remove the RH turbocharger oil supply tube banjo bolt.

    • Discard the sealing washer.
    • Discard the oil supply tube filter.

    GFD231324Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  72. Remove the 8 nuts and the RH exhaust manifold.

    • Discard the nuts and exhaust manifold gaskets.

    GFD231325Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  73. Clean and inspect the RH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Engine System General Information .
  74. Remove and discard the 8 RH exhaust manifold studs.
    GFD231326Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  75. NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These may cause scratches and gouges resulting in leak paths. Use a plastic scraper to clean the sealing surfaces.

    Clean the exhaust manifold mating surface of the cylinder head with metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.

  76. Remove the 2 bolts and the RH engine lifting eye.
    GFD231327Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  77. Remove the RH coolant tube bracket-to-cylinder head bolt and the coolant tube assembly.
    GFD231328Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  78. Remove the pin-type retainer and the cover.
    GFD231329Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  79. Detach the wiring harness retainer from the rear of the LH cylinder head.
    GFD231330Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  80. Remove the LH cylinder block drain plug.

    • Allow coolant to drain from the cylinder block.

    GFD231331Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  81. Remove the RH cylinder block drain plug or, if equipped, the block heater.

    • Allow coolant to drain from the cylinder block.

    GFD231332Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  82. Remove the nut for the high pressure fuel tube from the LH valve cover stud bolt and disconnect the Fuel Rail Pressure (FRP) sensor electrical connector.
    GFD231333Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  83. NOTE: To release the fuel pressure in the high pressure fuel tube, wrap the flare nut with a shop towel to absorb any residual fuel pressure during the loosening of the flare nut.

    Remove the high pressure fuel tube flare nut from the fuel injection pump. Remove the 2 high pressure fuel tube flare nuts from the fuel rails and remove the high pressure fuel tube assembly.

    GFD231205Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  84. Remove the 2 bolts and the fuel injection pump.
    GFD231206Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  85. Remove the fuel injection pump mounting plate.
    GFD231207Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  86. NOTE: Valve cover is removed for clarity.

    Remove the fuel injection pump roller tappet.

    GFD231208Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  87. NOTE: It is very important to note the routing of the wiring harness on the fuel rails and index-mark the locations of the tie straps prior to removal or damage may occur to the wire harnesses during installation. The illustration details the correct wire harness routing and tie strap positioning for installation.
    NOTE: Use compressed air to remove any dirt or foreign material from the cylinder head, block and the general surrounding area of the fuel rails and injectors.

    Carefully cut and remove the fuel rail wire harness tie straps.

    GFD231334Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  88. 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 lodged in the cylinder heads and require the use of a Fuel Injector Remover to extract.

    Remove the 6 bolts and the LH fuel rail.

    GFD231335Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  89. Remove the 6 bolts and the RH fuel rail.
    GFD231336Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  90. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

    Disconnect the 6 fuel injector electrical connectors and remove the 2 fuel injector wire harnesses.

    GFD231337Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  91. Remove and discard the 6 upper fuel injector O-ring seals.
    GFD231338Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  92. Remove and discard the 6 fuel injector clips.
    GFD231339Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  93. Using the Slide Hammer and the Fuel Injector Remover, remove the 6 fuel injectors.
    GFD231340Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  94. NOTE: When removing the ignition coil-on-plugs, a slight twisting motion will break the seal and ease removal.

    Remove the 3 bolts and the 3 RH ignition coils-on-plugs.

    GFD231210Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  95. NOTE: When removing the ignition coil-on-plugs, a slight twisting motion will break the seal and ease removal.

    Remove the 3 bolts and the 3 LH ignition coils-on-plugs.

    GFD231209Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  96. NOTE: When removing the valve cover do not apply excessive force to the VCT oil control solenoid. If the VCT solenoid seal sticks to the VCT oil control solenoid carefully wiggle the valve cover until the seal breaks free. After the valve cover is removed, inspect and replace the VCT solenoid if damaged.

    Loosen the bolt and the 10 stud bolts. Remove the LH valve cover.

    • Discard the gasket.

    GFD231211Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  97. NOTE: When removing the valve cover do not apply excessive force to the VCT oil control solenoid. If the VCT solenoid seal sticks to the VCT oil control solenoid carefully wiggle the valve cover until the seal breaks free. After the valve cover is removed, inspect and replace the VCT solenoid if damaged.

    Loosen the 5 bolts and the 6 stud bolts. Remove the RH valve cover.

    • Discard the gasket.

    GFD231212Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  98. NOTE: VCT solenoid seal removal shown, spark plug tube seal removal similar.

    Inspect the VCT solenoid seals and the spark plug tube seals. Install new seals if damaged.

    • Using the VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Handle, remove the seal(s).

    GFD231213Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  99. Using the Strap Wrench, remove the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer.

    • Discard the bolt.

    GFD231216Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  100. NOTE: Use a three leg puller (such as Matco Tools ® MST9740D or equivalent).

    Using a three leg puller, remove the crankshaft pulley.

    GFD231217Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  101. Using the Oil Seal Remover, remove and discard the crankshaft front seal.
    GFD231218Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  102. Remove the stud bolt and Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) connector bracket from the engine front cover.
    GFD231219Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  103. Remove the 3 bolts and the engine mount bracket.
    GFD231220Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  104. Remove the 22 engine front cover bolts.
    GFD231221Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  105. Install 6 of the engine front cover bolts (finger-tight) into the 6 threaded holes in the engine front cover.

    • Tighten the bolts one turn at a time in a crisscross pattern until the engine front cover-to-cylinder block seal is released.

      • Remove the engine front cover.

    GFD231222Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  106. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise and align the timing marks on the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) assemblies as shown.
    GFD231223Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  107. NOTE: The Camshaft Holding Tool will hold the camshafts in the Top Dead Center (TDC) position.

    Install the Camshaft Holding Tool onto the flats of the LH camshafts.

    GFD231224Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  108. NOTE: The Camshaft Holding Tool will hold the camshafts in the TDC position.

    Install the Camshaft Holding Tool onto the flats of the RH camshafts.

    GFD231225Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  109. Remove the 3 bolts and the RH VCT housing.
    GFD231226Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  110. Remove the 3 bolts and the LH VCT housing.
    GFD231227Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    NOTE: The following 3 steps are for primary timing chains when the colored links are not visible.
  111. Mark the timing chain link that aligns with the timing mark on the RH intake VCT assembly as shown.
    GFD231228Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  112. Mark the timing chain link that aligns with the timing mark on the LH intake VCT assembly as shown.
    GFD231229Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  113. NOTE: The crankshaft sprocket timing mark should be between the 2 colored links.

    Mark the 2 timing chain links that align with the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket as shown.

    GFD231230Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  114. Remove the 2 bolts and the primary timing chain tensioner.
    GFD231231Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  115. Remove the primary timing chain tensioner arm.
    GFD231232Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  116. Remove the 2 bolts and the lower LH primary timing chain guide.
    GFD231233Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  117. Remove the primary timing chain.
    GFD231234Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  118. Remove the crankshaft timing chain sprocket.
    GFD231341Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  119. Remove the bolt and the upper LH primary timing chain guide.
    GFD231342Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  120. Compress the LH secondary timing chain tensioner and install a suitable lockpin to retain the tensioner in the collapsed position.
    GFD231235Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  121. NOTE: The VCT bolt and the exhaust camshaft bolt must be discarded and new ones installed. However, the exhaust camshaft washer is reusable.

    Remove and discard the LH VCT assembly bolt and the LH exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt.

    • Remove the LH VCT assembly, secondary timing chain and the LH exhaust camshaft sprocket as an assembly.

    GFD231236Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  122. NOTE: Only the LH intake camshaft has a shim.

    Remove the LH intake camshaft shim.

    GFD231237Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  123. NOTE: When the Camshaft Holding Tool is removed, valve spring pressure will rotate the LH camshafts approximately 3 degrees to a neutral position.

    Remove the Camshaft Holding Tool from the LH camshafts.

    GFD231238Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  124. NOTE: The camshafts must remain in the neutral position during removal or engine damage may occur.

    Verify the LH camshafts are in the neutral position.

    GFD231239Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  125. Remove the 2 bolts and the LH secondary timing chain tensioner.
    GFD231343Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  126. NOTE: Cylinder head camshaft bearing caps are numbered to verify that they are assembled in their original positions.

    Remove the bolts and the LH camshaft bearing caps.

    • Remove the LH camshafts.

    GFD231240Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  127. Compress the RH secondary timing chain tensioner and install a suitable lockpin to retain the tensioner in the collapsed position.
    GFD231241Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  128. NOTE: The VCT bolt and the exhaust camshaft bolt must be discarded and new ones installed. However, the exhaust camshaft washer is reusable.

    Remove and discard the RH VCT assembly bolt and the RH exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt.

    • Remove the RH VCT assembly, secondary timing chain and the RH exhaust camshaft sprocket as an assembly.

    GFD231242Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  129. Remove the Camshaft Holding Tool from the RH camshafts.
    GFD231243Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  130. NOTE: The camshafts must remain in the neutral position during removal or engine damage may occur.

    Rotate the RH camshafts counterclockwise to the neutral position.

    GFD231244Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  131. Remove the 2 bolts and the RH secondary timing chain tensioner.
    GFD231344Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  132. Remove the bolt and the RH timing chain guide.
    GFD231345Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  133. NOTE: Cylinder head camshaft bearing caps are numbered to verify that they are assembled in their original positions.

    Remove the bolts and the RH camshaft bearing caps.

    • Remove the RH camshafts.

    GFD231245Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  134. NOTE: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in the same positions. Mark the components for installation into their original locations.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

    Remove the valve tappets from the cylinder heads.

    GFD231346Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  135. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

    Remove and discard the M6 bolt from each cylinder head.

    GFD231347Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  136. NOTE: Place clean, lint-free shop towels over exposed engine cavities. Carefully remove the towels so foreign material is not dropped into the engine. Any foreign material (including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces) that enters the oil passages or the oil pan, may cause engine failure.
    NOTE: Aluminum surfaces are soft and may be scratched easily. Never place the cylinder head gasket surface, unprotected, on a bench surface.
    NOTE: The cylinder head bolts must be discarded and new bolts must be installed. They are a torque-to-yield design and cannot be reused.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

    Remove and discard the 8 bolts from each cylinder head.

    • Remove the cylinder heads.
    • Discard the cylinder head gaskets.

    GFD231348Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  137. 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.
    NOTE: Observe all warnings or cautions and follow all application directions contained on the packaging of the silicone gasket remover and the metal surface prep.
    NOTE: If there is no residual gasket material present, metal surface prep can be used to clean and prepare the surfaces.

    Clean the cylinder head-to-cylinder block mating surfaces of both the cylinder heads and the cylinder block in the following sequence.

    1. Remove any large deposits of silicone or gasket material with a plastic scraper.
    2. Apply silicone gasket remover, following package directions, and allow to set for several minutes.
    3. Remove the silicone gasket remover with a plastic scraper. A second application of silicone gasket remover may be required if residual traces of silicone or gasket material remain.
    4. Apply metal surface prep, following package directions, to remove any remaining traces of oil or coolant and to prepare the surfaces to bond with the new gasket. Do not attempt to make the metal shiny. Some staining of the metal surfaces is normal.

  138. Support the cylinder head on a bench with the head gasket side up. Check the cylinder head distortion and the cylinder block distortion. For additional information, refer to Engine System General Information .
  139. Remove the coolant inlet tube.

    • Remove and discard the O-ring seal.

    GFD231349Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  140. Remove the 2 bolts and the KS.
    GFD231350Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  141. Remove the 8 bolts and the coolant pump.
    GFD231351Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  142. Remove the 16 oil pan bolts.
    GFD231352Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  143. Using a suitable pry tool, locate the pry pads and pry the oil pan loose and remove.
    GFD231353Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  144. Remove the 2 bolts and the oil pump screen and pickup tube.

    • Discard the O-ring seal.

    GFD231354Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  145. Remove the 3 bolts and the oil pump.
    GFD231355Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  146. Remove the 8 bolts and the crankshaft rear seal retainer plate.

    • Discard the plate and seal assembly.

    GFD231356Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  147. NOTE: Only use a 3M™ Roloc ® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) to clean the engine front cover, oil pan and crankshaft rear seal retainer plate. Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes or any other power abrasive disk to clean the engine front cover and oil pan. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths.

    Clean the engine front cover and oil pan using a 3M™ Roloc ® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) in a suitable tool turning at the recommended speed of 15, 000 RPM.

    • Thoroughly wash the engine front cover and oil pan to remove any foreign material, including any abrasive particles created during the cleaning process.

  148. 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, following manufacturer's instructions.
  149. NOTE: Early build engines have a 13 mm bolt head with coarse threads for the main bearing caps. Late build engines have a 15 mm bolt head with fine threads for the main bearing caps.
    NOTE: The main bearing cap support brace bolts must be discarded and new bolts must be installed. They are a tighten-to-yield design and cannot be reused.

    Remove the bolts in the sequence shown.

    • Remove the main bearing cap support brace.
    • Discard the bolts.

    Fig 1: Main Bearing Cap Support Brace Bolt Loosening Sequence
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  150. NOTE: The connecting rod cap bolts are a torque-to-yield design. The original connecting rod cap bolts will be used when measuring the connecting rod large end bore during assembly. The connecting rod cap bolts will be discarded after measurement.
    NOTE: Clearly mark the position and orientation of the connecting rods, connecting rod caps and connecting rod bearings for reassembly.

    Remove the connecting rod cap bolts and cap.

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  151. NOTE: Do not scratch the cylinder walls or crankshaft journals with the connecting rod.

    Remove the piston/rod assembly from the engine block.

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  152. Repeat the previous 2 steps until all the piston/rod assemblies are removed from the engine block.
  153. NOTE: Early build engines have a 13 mm bolt head with coarse threads for the main bearing caps. Late build engines have a 15 mm bolt head with fine threads for the main bearing caps. The main bearing cap side bolts remain the same.
    NOTE: The 8 main bearing cap side bolts and the 8 main bearing cap bolts must be discarded and new bolts must be installed. They are a tighten-to-yield design and cannot be reused.
    NOTE: Clearly mark the position and orientation of the main bearing caps for reassembly.

    Remove the 8 main bearing cap side bolts and the 8 main bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown.

    • Discard the bolts.

    Fig 2: Main Bearing Cap Bolt Loosening Sequence
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  154. NOTE: If the main bearings are being reused, mark them for correct position and orientation for reassembly.
    NOTE: Note the position of the thrust washer on the outside of the No. 4 rear main bearing cap.

    Remove the 4 main bearing caps.

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  155. NOTE: Note the position of the 2 thrust washers on the inside and outside of the rear main bearing bulkhead.

    Remove the crankshaft.

    GFD231362Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  156. NOTE: Inside shown, outside similar.

    Remove the 2 crankshaft thrust bearings from the rear main bearing bulkhead.

    GFD231363Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  157. NOTE: If the main bearings are being reused, mark them for correct position and orientation for reassembly.

    Remove the 4 crankshaft main bearings from the cylinder block.

    GFD231364Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  158. NOTE: If the main bearings are being reused, mark them for correct position and orientation for reassembly.

    Remove the 4 crankshaft main bearings from the main bearing caps.

    GFD231365Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  159. Inspect the cylinder block, bearing cap support brace, pistons and connecting rods. For additional information, refer to Engine System General Information .
  160. NOTE: Place clean, lint-free shop towels over exposed engine cavities. Carefully remove the towels so foreign material is not dropped into the engine. Any foreign material (including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces) that enters the oil passages or the oil pan, may cause engine failure.
    NOTE: Do not use wire brushes, power abrasive discs or 3M™ Roloc ® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. They also cause contamination that will cause premature engine failure. Remove all traces of sealant.

    Clean the sealing surfaces of the cylinder block in the following sequence.

    1. Remove any large deposits of silicone or gasket material.
    2. Apply silicone gasket remover and allow to set for several minutes.
    3. Remove the silicone gasket remover. A second application of silicone gasket remover may be required if residual traces of silicone or gasket material remain.
    4. Apply metal surface prep to remove any remaining traces of oil or coolant and to prepare the surfaces to bond. Do not attempt to make the metal shiny. Some staining of the metal surfaces is normal.
    5. Make sure the 2 engine front cover locating dowel pins are seated correctly in the cylinder block.