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Engine - 3.0L ECOBOOST: Installation: Engine

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

GFD531154Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
303-1246 Engine Spreader Bar | TKIT-2006UF-FLM | TKIT-2006UF-ROW
GFD531155Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
303-1634 Lift Eyes (2) | TKIT-2014D-ROW3 | TKIT-2014D-FL_ROW
Adjustable Mounting Arm
Wooden Block

Materials 

Name Specification
Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life GreaseXG-1-E1 ESA-M1C75-B
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission FluidXT-12-QULV WSS-M2C949-A, MERCON® ULV
NOTE: The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the smallest particles. When removing any turbocharger or engine air intake system component, ensure that no debris enters the system. Failure to do so may result in damage to the turbocharger.

LHD AWD/LHD RWD 

NOTE: Early build vehicles are equipped with vacuum actuated engine mounts, late build vehicles are equipped with conventional hydro engine mounts.
  1. Inspect the turbocharger or engine air intake system components and clean, if necessary.
  2. With the aid of an assistant and using the floor crane and chain, install the engine on the subframe.
    GFD531409Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Install and adjust and tighten the adjustable mounting arm bolts. Use the General Equipment: Adjustable Mounting Arm
    GFD531190Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Remove the floor crane and chain.
    GFD531211Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Remove the spreader bar and quick links. Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1246 Engine Spreader Bar.
    GFD531210Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1634 Lift Eyes (2).
    GFD531209Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1634 Lift Eyes (2).
    GFD531208Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • If removed, install new TC mounting studs.

      Torque: 102 lb. in (11. 5 Nm)

    • Install a new TC gasket.

    GFD531410Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Install a new TC oil return tube-to-engine block gasket.
    GFD531411Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Install new TC oil supply tube O-ring seals and a new TC oil supply tube oil filter. Lubricate the new TC oil supply tube O-ring seals with clean engine oil.
    2. Install a new TC coolant supply tube O-ring seal. Lubricate the new TC coolant supply tube O-ring seal with clean engine coolant.
    GFD531412Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. NOTE: Install the coolant supply tube and the oil supply tube to the engine block while installing the TC.

      Install the TC and loosely install the new fasteners.

    2. Tighten the fasteners in sequence.

      Torque: Fastener 1: 44 lb. ft (60 Nm) Fastener 2: 44 lb. ft (60 Nm) Fastener 3: 27 lb. ft (37 Nm) Re-tighten fastener 1: 44 lb. ft (60 Nm) Re-tighten fastener 2: 44 lb. ft (60 Nm) Re-tighten fastener 3: 27 lb. ft (37 Nm)

    GFD531413Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Install the TC oil supply tube bolt.

      Torque: 18 lb. ft (24 Nm)

    • Connect the vacuum hose and clamp.

    GFD531202Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Install the TC coolant supply tube bolt.

      Torque: 89 lb. in (10 Nm)

    • Connect the TC coolant return hose and clamp.

    GFD531201Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Install the heat shield and the bolts.

    Torque: 89 lb. in (10 Nm)

    GFD530930Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Install the TC oil return tube fasteners.

    Torque: 89 lb. in (10 Nm)

    GFD531200Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Install the bracket and the bolt.

    Torque: 106 lb. in (12 Nm)

    GFD531199Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. NOTE: Single vacuum tube system shown, dual vacuum tube system similar.

    If equipped, connect the vacuum tube(s).

    GFD531198Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. NOTE: Single vacuum tube system shown, dual vacuum tube system similar.

    If equipped, connect the vacuum tube(s).

    GFD531197Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    LHD AWD 

  14. NOTE: Make sure that a new component is installed.
    NOTE: Make sure that the O-ring is seated correctly.

    Install a new front axle pinion stem O-ring.

    GFD530399Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. NOTE: Make sure that a new component is installed.

    Install the new front axle pinion stem circlip.

    GFD530400Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. NOTE: Do not over-lubricate the driveshaft components. Using excessive grease may damage the driveshaft components.
    NOTE: Wipe off any excess grease.

    Lubricate the front drive axle splines with grease.

    Material: Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease / XG-1-E1 (ESA-M1C75-B)

    GFD530401Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Install the front drive shaft.
    GFD530989Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Install the heat shield and the fasteners.

    Torque: 89 lb. in (10 Nm)

    GFD530887Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    LHD AWD/LHD RWD 

    • If removed, install new studs.

      Torque: 18 lb. ft (25 Nm)

    • Install the new gasket.

    GFD530991Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. NOTE: AWD shown, RWD similar.

    Install the RH catalytic converter and the new nuts.

    Torque: 35 lb. ft (48 Nm)

    GFD531414Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. With the aid of an assistant and using the powertrain jack, raise the powertrain and subframe as an assembly 25. 4 mm (1 in) from the frame.
    GFD531415Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. With the aid of an assistant and using the powertrain jack, position the powertrain and subframe forwards 50. 8 mm (2 in).
    2. With the aid of an assistant and using the powertrain jack, raise the powertrain and subframe 25. 4 mm (1 in).
    GFD531416Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. NOTE: The original bolts will be installed at this point to support the subframe, new bolts will be installed after the LH catalytic converter is installed.

    Install the original rear subframe bolts.

    GFD531417Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Install the new front subframe bolts finger tight.
    GFD531418Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. NOTE: The original bolts will be installed at this point to support the subframe, new bolts will be installed after the LH catalytic converter is installed.

    Install the original middle subframe bolts.

    GFD531419Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Tighten the front subframe bolts.

    Torque: 195 lb. ft (265 Nm)

    GFD531418Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. Install the front radiator support bar bolts.

    Torque: 46 lb. ft (63 Nm)

    GFD531191Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Remove. Use the General Equipment: Adjustable Mounting Arm
    GFD531190Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Remove the powertrain jack and wooden blocks Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block
    GFD531189Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the engine mount nuts or damage to the engine mount can occur.

    Install the new RH engine mount nut.

    Torque: 184 lb. ft (250 Nm)

    GFD531420Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the engine mount nuts or damage to the engine mount can occur.

    Install the new LH engine mount nut.

    Torque: 184 lb. ft (250 Nm)

    GFD531421Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. NOTE: AWD shown, RWD similar.

    • Connect the HO2S and catalyst monitor sensor electrical connectors.

    • Attach the wiring harness retainers.

    GFD531039Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. NOTE: AWD shown, RWD similar.

    Attach the HO2S wiring harness retainers to the LH subframe.

    GFD531019Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. Install the vent hose(s) and attach the retainer.
    GFD531184Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. Install the following items:

    1. Refer to: Transmission - 3. 0L EcoBoost .
    2. RH side. Refer to: Exhaust Flexible Pipe .

    LHD AWD 

  34. Install the RH and LH halfshafts. Refer to: Halfshaft .

    LHD RWD 

  35. NOTE: On both sides.

    1. Install the lower arm onto the knuckle.
    2. NOTE: Do not use power tools to remove or install the lower arm outboard nut. Damage to the ball joint or ball joint seal may occur.
      NOTE: Use the TORX PLUS® holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the lower arm outboard nut. Torx® and TORX PLUS® is a reg. tm of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC.

      Install the new nut.

      Torque: 136 lb. ft (185 Nm)

    3. Install the nut and bolt.

      Torque: 210 lb. ft (285 Nm)

    GFD531422Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. NOTE: Do not use power tools to remove or install the lower arm outboard nut. Damage to the ball joint or ball joint seal may occur.
    NOTE: Use the TORX PLUS® holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the lower arm outboard nut. Torx® and TORX PLUS® is a reg. tm of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC.
    NOTE: On both sides.

    1. Install the front lower arm into the knuckle.
    2. Install the new nut.

      Torque: 66 lb. ft (90 Nm)

    GFD531423Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  37. NOTE: On both sides.

    1. Install the retainer bracket and the bolt.

      Torque: 106 lb. in (12 Nm)

    2. Install the front wheel speed sensor and bolt.

      Torque: 159 lb. in (18 Nm)

    GFD530178Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  38. NOTE: On both sides.

    1. Install the tie rod end into the wheel knuckle.
    2. Install the new nut.

      Torque: 52 lb. ft (70 Nm)

    GFD531424Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    LHD AWD/LHD RWD 

  39. 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.
    NOTE: On both sides.

    Position the sway bar link and install the new nut.

    Torque: 129 lb. ft (175 Nm)

    GFD531425Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • If equipped, connect the RH transfer case vent hose.

    • Connect the steering gear wiring harness electrical connectors and attach the wiring harness retainers.

    GFD531181Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  40. If equipped, attach the wiring harness retainer.
    GFD530944Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  41. If equipped, connect the wiring harness electrical connector to the RH transfer case.
    GFD531180Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  42. Install the splash shield pin-type retainer to the RH subframe.
    GFD531179Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  43. Install the steering shield and the pin-type retainers to the RH subframe.
    GFD531178Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  44. Install the steering shield pin-type retainers to the RH subframe.
    GFD531013Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  45. If equipped, attach the air suspension tube retainers.
    GFD531022Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  46. Inspect the O-ring seals and install new O-ring seals if necessary. Lubricate the O-ring seals before installing the transmission fluid cooler.

    Material: Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid / XT-12-QULV (WSS-M2C949-A,) (MERCON® ULV)

    GFD531426Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  47. NOTE: Make sure the oil cooler is completely installed against the transmission before tightening, or damage to the cooler could result.

    Install the transmission fluid cooler and loosely install the bolt and the nuts by hand.

    GFD531177Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  48. NOTE: Make sure the oil cooler is completely installed against the transmission before tightening, or damage to the cooler could result.

    Tighten the bolt and nuts in the sequence shown.

    Torque: 18 lb. ft (25 Nm)

    GFD531427Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  49. Position the bracket and install the bolt.

    Torque: 71 lb. in (8 Nm)

    GFD531176Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  50. Connect the coolant hoses and tighten the clamps.

    Torque: 33 lb. in (3. 7 Nm)

    GFD531175Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  51. NOTE: If equipped with AWD.

    • Connect the vent hose.

    • Connect the wiring harness electrical connector.

    GFD530919Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  52. Position the splash shield and install the pin-type retainer to the LH subframe.
    GFD531018Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  53. Install the steering shield and the pin-type retainers to the LH subframe.
    GFD531174Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Connect the A/C wiring harness electrical connectors.

    • Attach the wiring harness retainer.

    • Install a new O-ring seal.

    • Connect the A/C lines to A/C compressor and install the nuts.

      Torque: 159 lb. in (18 Nm)

    GFD531173Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  54. If equipped, install the front suspension height sensors. Refer to: Front Suspension Height Sensor .
  55. GFD531172Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  56. Attach the wiring harness retainers.
    GFD531171Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  57. Position the wiring harness and install the bolt.

    Torque: 97 lb. in (11 Nm)

    GFD531170Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  58. Install the ground cable and the bolt.

    Torque: 106 lb. in (12 Nm)

    GFD531169Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Position the high-pressure fuel pump shield.
    2. Connect the high-pressure fuel pump fuel feed spring lock coupling. Refer to: Spring Lock Couplings .
    GFD531168Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  59. Install the high-pressure fuel pump shield, the nuts and the bolt.

    Torque: 18 lb. ft (25 Nm)

    GFD531167Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  60. NOTE: When removing or installing the fuel injection pump noise insulator, spreading the openings will reduce the risk of damage.

    1. Install the fuel injection pump noise insulator.
    2. Attach the coolant hose retainers.
    3. Connect the coolant hoses.

    GFD531165Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Install the bolt.

      Torque: 106 lb. in (12 Nm)

    2. Attach the wiring harness retainer.
    GFD531166Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Install the intake manifold bracket and the bolts.

      Torque: 97 lb. in (11 Nm)

    • Position the heater hose brackets and install the bolts.

      Torque: 97 lb. in (11 Nm)

    • Connect the heater hose and clamp.

    GFD531164Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Connect the center PCM electrical connector and attach the wiring harness retainer.

    • Connect the engine harness electrical connector, and attach the retainer.

    GFD531135Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  61. Install the new steering shaft bolt.

    Torque: 22 lb. ft (30 Nm)

    GFD531037Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Attach the wiring harness retainer.

    • If equipped, connect the block heater electrical connector.

    GFD531163Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  62. Install the generator. Refer to: Generator - 3. 0L EcoBoost .
    • Position the ground cable and install the bolt.

      Torque: 106 lb. in (12 Nm)

    • Attach the wiring harness retainer.

    GFD531162Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  63. Connect the oil cooler hoses and the clamps.
    GFD531161Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Connect the coolant hose quick release coupling.

    • Connect the coolant hose and the clamp.

    GFD531160Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Connect the upper radiator hose and the clamp.

    • Connect the lower radiator hose and the clamp.

      Torque: 48 lb. in (5. 4 Nm)

    GFD530893Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Install the air cleaner outlet pipe and the clamp.

      Torque: 42 lb. in (4. 8 Nm)

    2. Install the CAC inlet pipe and the clamps.

      Torque: 42 lb. in (4. 8 Nm)

    GFD531159Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Install the air cleaner inlet pipe.
    2. Verify the raised area of the pipe is fully engaged.
    GFD531428Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  64. Install the coolant hose and the clamp.
    GFD531157Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  65. If equipped, connect the vacuum tube quick release coupling.
    GFD531124Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • If equipped, connect the vacuum tubes.

    • If equipped, attach the retainer.

    GFD531005Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  66. Install the following items:

    1. LH side. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Intake Pipe .
    2. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Outlet Pipe .
    3. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
    4. Refer to: Degas Bottle .
    5. Refer to: Cowl Panel .

  67. Install a new oil filter and fill the engine with clean engine oil. Refer to: Engine Oil Draining and Filling .
  68. Install the suspension support bar and the bolts.

    Torque: 22 lb. ft (30 Nm)

    GFD531002Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  69. Remove the radiator support cable ties or mechanics wire.
    GFD531156Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  70. Install the upper radiator panel and the retainers.
    GFD531001Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  71. Install the RH engine compartment cover and the retainers.
    GFD531043Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  72. Install the LH engine compartment cover and the retainers.
    GFD531044Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  73. Remove the holding device.
    GFD531000Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  74. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
  75. Pressurize the fuel system. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
  76. Fill the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
  77. Check the front transfer case fluid level. Refer to: Transfer Case Fluid Level Check .
  78. Check the transmission fluid. Refer to: Transmission Fluid Level Check .
  79. Charge the A/C system. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging - Vehicles With: R1234YF Refrigerant .
  80. Start and check the exhaust system for leaks.
  81. Use the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Misfire Monitor Profile Correction routine in the diagnostic scan tool.