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Engine - 3.0L ECOBOOST: Removal: Engine

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

GFD530413Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 100-001 (T50T-100-A) Slide Hammer
GFD530111Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 204-592 Separator, Lower Arm Ball Joint | TKIT-2006C-FFMFLM | TKIT-2006C-LM | TKIT-2006C-ROW
GFD530414Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 205-832 Remover, Halfshaft | TKIT-2006C-FFMFLM | TKIT-2006C-LM | TKIT-2006C-ROW
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
Tie Rod End Remover
Adjustable Mounting Arm
Cable Ties
Powertrain Jack
Wooden Block

Materials 

Name Specification
Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts CleanerPM-4-A, PM-4-B -
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. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting .
  2. Using a holding device, hold the steering wheel.
    GFD531000Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
  4. Disconnect the battery ground. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
  5. Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
  6. Recover the A/C system. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging - Vehicles With: R1234YF Refrigerant .
  7. Remove the retainers and the RH engine compartment cover.
    GFD531043Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Remove the retainers and the LH engine compartment cover.
    GFD531044Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Remove the retainers and the upper radiator panel.
    GFD531001Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Using cable ties or mechanics wire through the upper location holes, to support the cooling module. Use the General Equipment: Cable Ties
    GFD531156Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Remove the bolts and the suspension support bar.
    GFD531002Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Remove the engine oil filter and drain the engine oil. Refer to: Engine Oil Draining and Filling .
  13. Remove the following items:

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

    • If equipped, disconnect the vacuum tubes.

    • If equipped, detach the retainer and position the vacuum tubes aside.

    GFD531005Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. If equipped, disconnect the vacuum tube quick release coupling.
    GFD531124Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Release the clamp and remove the coolant hose.
    GFD531157Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Depress the raised area of the pipe.
    2. Remove the air cleaner inlet pipe.
    GFD531158Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Loosen the clamp and remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
    2. Loosen the clamps and remove the CAC inlet pipe.
    GFD531159Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Release the clamp and disconnect the lower radiator hose.

    • Loosen the clamp and disconnect the upper radiator hose.

    • Position the hoses aside.

    GFD530893Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Release the clamp and disconnect the coolant hose.

    • Disconnect the coolant hose quick release coupling.

    • Position the hoses aside.

    GFD531160Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Release the clamps and disconnect the oil cooler hoses.

    • Position the hoses aside.

    GFD531161Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Remove the bolt and detach the wiring harness retainer.

    • Position the ground cable aside.

    GFD531162Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. Remove the generator. Refer to: Generator - 3. 0L EcoBoost .
    • If equipped, disconnect the block heater electrical connector.

    • Detach the wiring harness retainer.

    GFD531163Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the bolt and disconnect the steering shaft.

    • Discard the bolt.

    GFD531006Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Disconnect the center PCM electrical connector and wiring harness retainer.

    • Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector, retainer and position the engine wiring harness on the engine.

    GFD531135Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Release the clamp and disconnect the heater hose.

    • Remove the bolts and position the heater hose brackets aside.

    • Remove the bolts and the intake manifold bracket.

    GFD531164Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. NOTE: When removing or installing the fuel injection pump noise insulator, spreading the openings will reduce the risk of damage.

    1. Disconnect the coolant hoses.
    2. Detach the coolant hose retainers.
    3. Remove the fuel injection pump noise insulator.

    GFD531165Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove the bolt.
    2. Detach the wiring harness retainer.
    GFD531166Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Remove the nuts, the bolt and position the high-pressure fuel pump shield aside.
    GFD531167Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Disconnect the high-pressure fuel pump fuel feed spring lock coupling. Refer to: Spring Lock Couplings .
    2. Remove the high-pressure fuel pump shield.
    GFD531168Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. Remove the bolt and position the ground cable aside.
    GFD531169Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. Remove the wiring harness bracket bolt.
    GFD531170Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. Detach the wiring harness retainers.
    GFD531171Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  35. GFD531172Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. If equipped, remove the front suspension height sensors. Refer to: Front Suspension Height Sensor .
    • Disconnect the A/C wiring harness electrical connectors.

    • Detach the wiring harness retainer.

    • Remove the nuts and disconnect the A/C lines from A/C compressor.

    • Discard the O-ring seal.

    • Make sure that all openings are sealed.

    GFD531173Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  38. Remove the pin-type retainers and the steering shield from the LH subframe.
    GFD531174Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  39. Remove the splash shield pin-type retainer from the LH subframe and position aside.
    GFD531018Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  40. NOTE: If equipped with AWD.

    • Disconnect the vent hose.

    • Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector.

    GFD530919Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  41. Loosen the clamps and disconnect the coolant hoses.
    GFD531175Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  42. Remove the coolant tube bracket bolt.
    GFD531176Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  43. NOTE: Be prepared to collect escaping fluid.

    Remove the bolt, the nuts and the transmission fluid cooler.

    GFD531177Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  44. If equipped, detach the air suspension tube retainers.
    GFD531022Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  45. Remove the steering shield pin-type retainers from the RH subframe.
    GFD531013Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  46. Remove the pin-type retainers and the steering shield from the RH subframe.
    GFD531178Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  47. Remove the splash shield pin-type retainer from the RH subframe.
    GFD531179Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  48. NOTE: If equipped with AWD.

    Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector from the RH transfer case.

    GFD531180Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  49. Detach the wiring harness retainer.
    GFD530944Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • If equipped, disconnect the RH transfer case vent hose.

    • Disconnect the steering gear wiring harness electrical connectors, wiring harness retainers and position the harness to the RH side of vehicle.

    GFD531181Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  51. 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.

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

    GFD530231Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    LHD RWD 

  52. NOTE: Do not use a hammer to separate the outer tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle may result.
    NOTE: Use care when installing the tie rod separator or damage to the outer tie-rod end boot may occur.
    NOTE: On both sides.

    1. Remove and discard the tie rod end nut.
    2. Separate the tie rod end from the wheel knuckle. Use the General Equipment: Tie Rod End Remover

    GFD530177Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  53. NOTE: On both sides.

    1. Remove the retainer bracket bolt.
    2. Remove the bolt and the front wheel speed sensor.

    GFD530178Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  54. 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.

    Remove and discard the front lower arm outboard nut.

    GFD531182Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  55. NOTE: Do not use a hammer, prying device, or separator fork to separate the ball joint from the wheel knuckle. Damage to the ball joint or ball joint seal may occur.
    NOTE: Use care when releasing the lower arm and wheel knuckle into the resting position. Damage to the ball joint or ball joint seal may occur.
    NOTE: On both sides.

    Separate the front lower arm from the wheel Knuckle. Use Special Service Tool: 204-592 Separator, Lower Arm Ball Joint.

    GFD531183Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  56. NOTE: On both sides.

    1. Remove and discard the lower arm bracket bolt and nut.
    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.

      Remove and discard the rear lower arm outboard nut.

    GFD530161Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  57. NOTE: Do not use a hammer, prying device, or separator fork to separate the lower arm from the ball joint. Damage to the ball joint or ball joint seal may occur.
    NOTE: Use care when releasing the lower arm and wheel knuckle into the resting position. Damage to the ball joint or ball joint seal may occur.
    NOTE: On both sides.

    Separate the rear lower arm from the wheel Knuckle. Use Special Service Tool: 204-592 Separator, Lower Arm Ball Joint.

    GFD530162Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    LHD AWD 

  58. Remove the RH and LH halfshafts. Refer to: Halfshaft .

    LHD AWD/LHD RWD 

  59. Remove the following items:

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

  60. Detach the retainer and remove the vent hose(s).
    GFD531184Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  61. NOTE: AWD shown, RWD similar.

    Detach the HO2S wiring harness retainers from the LH subframe.

    GFD531019Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  62. NOTE: AWD shown, RWD similar.

    • Disconnect the HO2S and catalyst monitor sensor electrical connectors.

    • Detach the wiring harness retainers.

    GFD531039Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  63. NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the engine mount nuts or damage to the engine mount can occur.

    • Remove the LH engine mount nut.

    • Discard the engine mount nut.

    GFD531185Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  64. NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the engine mount nuts or damage to the engine mount can occur.

    • Remove the RH engine mount nut.

    • Discard the engine mount nut.

    GFD531186Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  65. Remove the bolt and position the RH underbody shield aside.
    GFD531025Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the middle subframe bolts.

    • Discard the bolts.

    GFD531187Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  67. Position two boards onto the powertrain jack as shown.
    GFD531188Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  68. Position the powertrain jack and blocks of wood under the powertrain and subframe. Use the General Equipment: Powertrain Jack. Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block
    GFD531189Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  69. Install, adjust and tighten the adjustable mounting arm. Use the General Equipment: Adjustable Mounting Arm
    GFD531190Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  70. Mark the front subframe location.
    GFD531026Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  71. Mark the rear subframe location.
    GFD531027Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  72. Remove the front radiator support bar bolts.
    GFD531191Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the front subframe bolts.

    • Discard the bolts.

    GFD531192Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the rear subframe bolts.

    • Discard the bolts.

    GFD531193Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. With the aid of an assistant and using the powertrain jack, lower the powertrain and subframe 25. 4 mm (1 in).
    2. With the aid of an assistant and using the powertrain jack, position the powertrain and subframe rearwards 50. 8 mm (2 in).
    GFD531194Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  76. With the aid of an assistant and using the powertrain jack, lower the powertrain and subframe as an assembly.
    GFD531195Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  77. NOTE: AWD shown, RWD similar.

    • Remove the nuts and the RH catalytic converter.

    • Discard the nuts.

    GFD531196Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove and discard the gasket.

    • If damaged, remove and discard the studs.

    GFD530885Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    LHD AWD 

  79. Remove the fasteners and the heat shield.
    GFD530887Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  80. Using the special tools, remove the front drive shaft. Use Special Service Tool: 100-001 (T50T-100-A) Slide Hammer., 205-832 Remover, Halfshaft.
    GFD530888Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  81. Remove and discard the front axle pinion stem circlip.
    GFD530396Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  82. Remove and discard the front axle pinion stem O-ring.
    GFD530397Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    LHD AWD/LHD RWD 

  83. NOTE: Single vacuum tube system shown, dual vacuum tube system similar.

    If equipped, disconnect the vacuum tube(s).

    GFD531197Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  84. NOTE: Single vacuum tube system shown, dual vacuum tube system similar.

    If equipped, disconnect the vacuum tube(s).

    GFD531198Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  85. Remove the bolt and the bracket.
    GFD531199Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  86. Remove the fasteners.
    GFD531200Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  87. Remove the bolts and the heat shield.
    GFD530930Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the TC coolant supply tube bolt.

    • Release the clamp and disconnect the TC coolant return hose.

    GFD531201Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the TC oil supply tube bolt.

    • Release the clamp and disconnect the vacuum hose.

    GFD531202Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  90. Remove the fasteners and the TC.
    GFD531203Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  91. Remove and discard the TC oil return tube tube-to-engine block gasket.
    GFD531204Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove and discard the TC oil supply tube filter and O-ring seals.

    • Remove and discard the TC coolant supply tube O-ring seal.

    GFD531205Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  93. NOTE: Inspect the turbocharger tubes and the sealing surfaces. Ensure that the retaining brackets are not bent, check for square-ness of the retaining brackets to the O-ring areas. Use brake cleaner and a NYLON brush to clean. DO NOT USE A METAL BRUSH; DAMAGE TO SEALING AREA WILL RESULT IN LEAKS.

    • Clean and inspect the TC oil supply tube.

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

    • Clean and inspect the TC oil return tube.

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

    • Clean and inspect the TC coolant supply tube.

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

    GFD531206Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove and discard the TC gasket.

    • If damaged, remove and discard the TC stud(s).

    GFD531207Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  95. Install Special Service Tool: 303-1634 Lift Eyes (2).
    GFD531208Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  96. Install Special Service Tool: 303-1634 Lift Eyes (2).
    GFD531209Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  97. Install commercially available quick links to the spreader bar and lift eyes. Install Special Service Tool: 303-1246 Engine Spreader Bar.
    GFD531210Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  98. Install the floor crane and chain.
    GFD531211Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  99. Remove. Use the General Equipment: Adjustable Mounting Arm
    GFD531190Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  100. NOTE: AWD shown, RWD similar.

    Using the floor crane, remove the engine from subframe.

GFD531212Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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