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Engine - 3.3L: Installation: Engine

CAUTION: The torque converter must remain at the correct installation depth throughout the entire installation procedure.
NOTE: Apply a thin coat of petroleum jelly to the inner and outer surface of the converter hub.
NOTE: The torque converter studs must be aligned with the flywheel holes before any transaxle bolts are installed.
  1. Remove the engine from the engine stand.
    Fig 1: Locating Engine Stand
    G03412052Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Align the engine and transaxle.
  3. Install the upper transaxle to engine bolts.
    Fig 2: Locating Upper Transaxle Engine Bolts
    G03412053Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. NOTE: The torque converter may need to be rotated to access all of the bolts.
    Fig 3: Locating Torque Converter Bolts
    G03412054Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the torque converter bolts.
  5. Install the transverse member.
    1. Position the transverse member.
    2. Install the RH engine mount bolts.
      Fig 4: Installing Transverse Member
      G03412055Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the LH engine support insulator bolts.
    Fig 5: Identifying LH Engine Support Insulator Bolts
    G03412056Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the engine to transaxle braces.
    1. Install the transaxle to engine braces.
    2. Install the transaxle inspection cover.
    3. Install the lower transaxle to engine bolts.
      Fig 6: Installing Engine To Transaxle Braces
      G03412057Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the LH transaxle to engine bracket bolts.
    Fig 7: Identifying LH Transaxle To Engine Bracket Bolts
    G03412058Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the RH transaxle to engine bracket and exhaust outlet pipe bracket bolts.
    Fig 8: Identifying RH Exhaust Outlet Pipe Bracket Bolts
    G03412059Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the starter motor.
    1. Position the starter motor.
    2. Install the bolts.
      Fig 9: Installing Starter Motor
      G03412060Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Position the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.
    Fig 10: Identifying Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor
    G03412061Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the CKP sensor heat shield.
    1. Position the CKP sensor heat shield.
    2. Install the nut.
      Fig 11: Installing CKP Sensor Heat Shield
      G03412062Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Raise the powertrain into the vehicle.
  14. Install the transverse member bolts.
    Fig 12: Identifying Transverse Member Bolts
    G03412063Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the front transaxle support insulator through bolt.
    Fig 13: Identifying Front Transaxle Support Bolt
    G03412064Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the rear transaxle support bracket nuts.
    Fig 14: Identifying Rear Transaxle Support Bracket Nuts
    G03412065Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the powertrain lift from under the powertrain assembly.
    Fig 15: Identifying Powertrain Lift Under Powertrain Assembly
    G03412066Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Connect the transaxle ground electrical connector.
    Fig 16: Identifying Transaxle Ground Electrical Connector
    G03412067Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the halfshafts. For additional information, refer to AXLE SHAFTS .
  20. Install the flexible pipe.
  21. Install the lower A/C compressor bolts.
    1. Position the A/C compressor.
    2. Install the bolts.
      Fig 17: Installing Lower A/C Compressor Bolts
      G03412068Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Install the rear power steering pump bolt.
    Fig 18: Identifying Rear Power Steering Pump Bolt
    G03412069Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    23. NOTE: Rotate the power steering pump pulley to access the mounting bolts.
    Fig 19: Identifying Power Steering Pump Bolts
    G03412070Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Install the four power steering pump bolts.
  24. Install the power steering drive belt.
    Fig 20: Locating Power Steering Drive Belt
    G03412071Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Adjust the power steering drive belt tension. For additional information, refer to SPECIFICATIONS & DRIVE BELT ROUTING .
  26. Install the generator drive belt.
    Fig 21: Identifying Generator Drive Belt
    G03412072Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Adjust the generator drive belt tension. For additional information, refer to SPECIFICATIONS & DRIVE BELT ROUTING .
  28. Tighten the two generator to bracket bolts.
    Fig 22: Identifying Generator Bracket Bolts
    G03412073Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Connect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
    Fig 23: Identifying Heated Oxygen Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03412074Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. If equipped, connect the engine coolant heater electrical connector.
    Fig 24: Identifying Engine Coolant Heater Electrical Connector
    G03412075Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Install the generator wiring bracket screw.
    Fig 25: Identifying Generator Wiring Bracket Screw
    G03412076Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Connect the generator electrical connections.
    1. Install the B -terminal screw.
    2. Connect the generator electrical connector.
    3. Install the generator ground screw.
      Fig 26: Connecting Generator Electrical Connections
      G03412077Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Connect the oil pressure sender electrical connector.
    Fig 27: Identifying Oil Pressure Sender Electrical Connector
    G03412078Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Connect the transaxle cooler lines to the transaxle.
    Fig 28: Identifying Transaxle Cooler Lines
    G03412079Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Connect the transaxle connections.
    1. Connect the transaxle range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
    2. Install the shift cable to the bracket.
    3. Install the shift cable nut.
      Fig 29: Connecting Transaxle Connections
      G03412080Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Install the RH side splash shield.
    1. Position the splash shield.
    2. Install the bolts.
      Fig 30: Installing RH Side Splash Shield
      G03412081Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Install the LH side splash shield.
    1. Position the splash shield.
    2. Install the bolts.
      Fig 31: Installing LH Side Splash Shield
      G03412082Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Install the engine splash shield.
  39. Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
  40. Install the upper A/C compressor bolts.
    Fig 32: Identifying Upper A/C Compressor Bolts
    G03412083Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Install the A/C compressor drive belt.
    Fig 33: Identifying A/C Compressor Drive Belt
    G03412084Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. Adjust the A/C compressor drive belt tension. For additional information, refer to SPECIFICATIONS & DRIVE BELT ROUTING .
  43. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose to the bulkhead junction.
    Fig 34: Identifying brake Booster Vacuum Hose
    G03412085Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  44. Connect the heater hoses to the engine.
    Fig 35: Identifying Heater Hoses
    G03412086Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  45. Install the engine ground cable bolt.
    Fig 36: Identifying Engine Ground Cable Bolt
    G03412087Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  46. Connect the lower radiator hose to the coolant crossover tube.
    Fig 37: Identifying Lower Radiator Hose
    G03412088Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  47. Connect the upper radiator hose to the radiator.
    Fig 38: Identifying Upper Radiator Hose
    G03412089Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  48. Connect the throttle and speed control cables.
    1. Install the cable end jam nuts.
    2. Connect the throttle and speed control cables to the throttle body.
      Fig 39: Connecting Throttle And Speed Control Cables
      G03412090Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  49. Adjust the throttle cable.
  50. Adjust the speed control cable. For additional information, refer to VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL .
  51. Connect the vacuum hose.
    Fig 40: Connecting Vacuum Hose
    G03412091Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  52. Attach the front engine wiring harness to the bracket.
    Fig 41: Attaching Front Engine Wiring Harness To Bracket
    G03412092Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  53. Attach the main bulkhead connector to the bracket.
    Fig 42: Identifying Main Bulkhead Connector
    G03412093Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  54. Connect the main bulkhead wiring harness electrical connector.
    1. Connect the main bulkhead wiring harness electrical connector.
    2. Install the main bulkhead wiring harness electrical connector bolt.
      Fig 43: Connecting Main Bulkhead Wiring Harness Electrical Connector
      G03412094Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  55. Connect the distributor wiring electrical connectors.
    Fig 44: Identifying Distributor Wiring Electrical Connectors
    G03412095Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    56. NOTE: Install the three ties holding the wire in place.
    Fig 45: Identifying Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
    G03412096Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  56. Connect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector.
  57. Connect the A/C compressor electrical connectors.
    1. Connect the A/C compressor clutch electrical connector.
    2. Connect the A/C compressor high pressure cutout electrical connector.
      Fig 46: Connecting A/C Compressor Electrical Connectors
      G03412097Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  58. Connect the coolant temperature sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 47: Identifying Coolant Temperature Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03412098Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  59. Connect the vapor canister purge vacuum line.
    Fig 48: Identifying Vapor Canister Purge Vacuum Line
    G03412099Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  60. Connect the fuel lines.
    1. Position the fuel supply line.
    2. Install the bolts.
    3. Connect the fuel return line.
      Fig 49: Connecting Fuel Lines
      G03412100Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  61. Connect the emission control components.
    1. Connect the manifold absolute pressure/barometric pressure (MAP/ BARO) sensor electrical connector.
    2. Connect the MAP/ BARO sensor vacuum hose.
    3. Connect the vapor canister purge test port.
      Fig 50: Connecting Emission Control Components
      G03412101Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  62. Connect the electrical connectors.
    • Connect the valve body wiring harness electrical connector.
    • Connect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) electrical connector.
      Fig 51: Connecting Electrical Connectors
      G03412102Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  63. Connect the starter motor wiring harness electrical connector.
    Fig 52: Identifying Starter Motor Wiring Harness Electrical Connector
    G03412103Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  64. Connect the electrical connectors.
    • Connect the rear engine harness connector.
    • Connect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
      Fig 53: Connecting Electrical Connectors
      G03412104Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  65. Install the engine air cleaner outlet tube.
  66. Fill the engine with Super Premium SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil XO-5W30-QSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G to the specified level.
  67. Fill the engine cooling system. Refer to ENGINE COOLING .
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