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Engine - All Wheel Drive (AWD): Installation

  1. 1.

    Using the Floor Crane and Spreader Bar, align the transaxle to the engine.
GFD34633Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 2.

    Align the transaxle to the engine and install the 5 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
GFD34649Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 3.

    Install the 2 engine-to-transaxle bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
GFD34648Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 4.

    Install the RH halfshaft support bracket and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
GFD34647Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 5.

    Install the 2 intermediate shaft bracket studs and nuts.
    • Tighten the studs to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    • Tighten the nuts to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
GFD34646Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

  1. 6.
    Install the ratchet strap from the front subframe to the LH engine lift eye and from the rear of the subframe to the RH engine lift eye.
GFD34645Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 7.

    Using the Floor Crane and Spreader Bar, install the powertrain and subframe as an assembly on the powertrain lift table.
GFD34633Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

  1. 8.
    Remove the ratchet strap from the front subframe to the LH engine lift eye and from the rear of the subframe to the RH engine lift eye.
GFD34645Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 9.

    Install the Adjustable Grip Arm.
GFD34644Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 10.

    Install a ratchet strap from the front of the subframe under the powertrain lift table to the rear of the subframe, to secure the subframe to the powertrain lift table.

  1. 11.

    Position the PTU support bracket in place and install the 5 bolts.
    • Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
GFD34643Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 12.

    Install 6 new RH exhaust manifold studs.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
GFD34626Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    NOTE: Failure to tighten the exhaust manifold nuts to specification a second time will cause the exhaust manifold to develop an exhaust leak.

  1. 13.
    Using a new gasket, install the RH exhaust manifold and 6 new nuts. Tighten in 2 stages in the sequence shown:
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
    • Stage 2: Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Fig 1: RH Exhaust Manifold Nuts Tightening Sequence
GFD34627Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

  1. 14.

    Install the RH catalytic converter heat shield, Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS) wiring harness bracket and the 4 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
GFD34615Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 15.

    Connect the RH Heated Oxygen Sensor(HO2S) electrical connector.
GFD34642Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 16.

    Connect the RH CMS electrical connector.
GFD34641Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 17.

    Attach the transaxle control wire harness retainer to the transaxle stud bolt.
GFD34640Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 18.

    Connect the transaxle control electrical connector.
GFD34639Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 19.

    Position the wiring harness and attach the 3 wiring harness retainer to the valve cover stud bolt.
GFD34638Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 20.

    Connect the generator B+ cable and install the nut.
    • Tighten to 17 Nm (150 lb-in).
GFD34593Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 21.

    Position back the generator B+ cable cover and connect the generator electrical connector.
GFD34592Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 22.

    Connect the 2 A/C compressor electrical connectors.
    • Attach the A/C wiring harness retainer.
GFD34590Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 23.

    Install the ground wire to the RH cylinder head and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-In).
GFD34614Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 24.

    Install the starter and the stud bolts.
    • Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
GFD34637Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 25.

    Connect the wiring harness retainer to the starter motor stud bolt.
GFD34636Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 26.

    Attach the starter wire terminals and install the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten the B+ terminal nut to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
    • Tighten the S-terminal nut to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
GFD34635Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 27.

    Install the starter motor solenoid cover.
GFD34634Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 28.

    Remove the Heavy Duty Floor Crane and Spreader Bar.
GFD34633Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 29.

    Remove 303-1245 from the LH cylinder head.
GFD34632Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 30.

    Raise the subframe and powertrain assembly into the vehicle.

  1. 31.

    Install the engine mount, the 3 bolts and the 4 engine mount nuts hand tight.
    • Tighten the 3 engine mount bolts to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
    • Tighten the 4 engine mount nuts to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
GFD34465Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 32.

    Install the transaxle support insulator assembly the 3 nuts and the bolt.
    • Tighten the nuts to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
    • Tighten the bolt to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
GFD34464Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 33.

    Install the 4 transmission support insulator-to-frame rail bolts.
    • Tighten the 2 bottom bolts to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
    • Tighten the 2 top bolts to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
GFD34463Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

  1. 34.
    Align the subframe and install the new front subframe bolts.
    • Tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).
GFD34556Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

  1. 35.
    Install the rear subframe brackets and the new subframe bracket-to-body bolts.
    • Finger tight at this stage.
GFD34557Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

  1. 36.
    Install the new subframe bracket bolts.
    • Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
GFD34558Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

  1. 37.
    Tighten the subframe bracket-to-body bolts to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
GFD34559Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 38.

    Remove the ratchet strap from the front of the subframe to the rear of the subframe.

  1. 39.

    Remove the Adjustable Grip Arm and the powertrain lift table.
GFD34461Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

  1. 40.
    Install the strut to the wheel knuckle and install the strut-to-wheel knuckle nuts and bolts.
    • Tighten to 250 Nm (184 lb-ft).
GFD34462Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

  1. 41.
    Install the brake caliper and the guide pin bolts.
    • 432 mm (17 in) brakes: Tighten to 72 Nm (53 lb-ft).
    • 457 mm (18 in) brakes: Tighten to 75 Nm (55 lb-ft).
GFD34560Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
    NOTE: Do not tighten the wheel hub nut with the vehicle on the ground. The nut must be tightened to specification before the vehicle is lowered onto the wheels. Wheel bearing damage will occur if the wheel bearing is loaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.

  1. 42.
    Using the previously removed wheel hub nut, seat the LH and RH halfshafts.
    • Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
    • Remove and discard the wheel hub nuts.
GFD33835Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
    NOTE: The wheel hub nut contains a one time locking chemical that is activated by the heat created when it is tightened. Install and tighten the new wheel hub nut to specification within 5 minutes of starting it on the threads. Always install a new wheel hub nut after loosening or when not tightened within the specified time or damage to the components can occur.

  1. 43.
    Install a new wheel hub nuts.
    • Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
GFD34459Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

  1. 44.
    Install the new upper stabilizer link nut.
    • Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
GFD34561Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

  1. 45.
    Install the wheel speed sensor and the bolt.
    • Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
GFD34455Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 46.

    Connect the transaxle cooler tubes and install the 2 secondary latches.
GFD34453Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 47.

    If equipped, install the oil cooler hose retainer to the subframe.
GFD34452Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 48.

    If equipped, connect the oil cooler coolant hoses.
GFD34451Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 49.

    If equipped, connect the 2 PTU cooler hoses. For additional information, REFER to Fuel System General Information .
GFD34450Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 50.

    Install the 4 oil pan-to-transaxle bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
GFD34631Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 51.

    Install 3 new torque converter bolts by rotating the crankshaft clockwise.
    • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
GFD34630Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 52.

    Install the inspection cover and the 2 fasteners.
GFD34629Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    NOTE: Do not lubricate the engine oil filter gasket.

  1. 53.
    Install a new engine oil filter.
    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in) and then rotate an additional 180 degrees.
GFD34562Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 54.

    Line up the index marks on the rear driveshaft to the index marks on the PTU flange made during removal and install the 4 new bolts.
    • Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
GFD34563Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 55.

    Install the exhaust Y-pipe. For additional information, REFER to Exhaust System .
    NOTE: Do not allow the intermediate shaft to rotate while it is disconnected from the gear or damage to the clockspring may occur. If there is evidence that the intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, REFER to Supplemental Restraint System .

  1. 56.
    Align and connect the steering column shaft to the steering gear and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
GFD34564Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 57.

    Install the underbody air duct and the 3 twist lock retainers.
GFD34445Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 58.

    If equipped, attach the engine block heater harness to the radiator support.

  1. 59.

    Connect the transaxle control cable to the shift cable bracket.
GFD34443Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 60.

    Connect the transaxle control cable to the control lever.
GFD34442Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 61.

    Connect the upper radiator hose, lower radiator hose and 2 heater hoses to the thermostat housing.
GFD34441Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 62.

    Install the ground wire to the RH shock tower and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
GFD34440Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 63.

    Install the engine wiring harness retainer to the bulkhead.
    • Slide the wiring harness in the bulkhead.
    • Make sure the wiring harness retainer tab is below the bulkhead lip.
GFD34565Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 64.

    Connect the engine harness electrical connector.
    • Attach the wiring harness retainer.
GFD34438Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 65.

    Connect the 2 PCM electrical connectors.
GFD34437Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 66.

    Connect the EVAP tube and the fuel supply tube quick connect coupling. REFER to Fuel System General Information .
GFD34436Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 67.

    Connect the brake booster vacuum hose to the upper intake manifold.
GFD34435Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 68.

    Connect the degas bottle coolant hose to the engine coolant tube.
GFD34434Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 69.

    Install the degas bottle. REFER to Engine Cooling .

  1. 70.

    Using a new O-ring seal and gasket seal, install the A/C tube and the nut.
    • Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
GFD34433Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 71.

    Connect the A/C pressure switch electrical connector.
GFD34432Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 72.

    Using a new O-ring seal and gasket seal, connect the A/C tube and install the nut.
    • Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
GFD34431Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 73.

    Install the accessory drive belt. REFER to Accessory Drive .
    NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

  1. 74.
    Install the 2 RH and 2 LH lower pin-type retainers for the engine splash shields.
GFD34430Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 75.

    Install the front wheels and tires. REFER to Wheels and Tires .

  1. 76.

    Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector.
GFD34429Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 77.

    Install the ground wire and install the retainer.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
GFD34428Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 78.

    Install the ground wire and the retainer.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
GFD34427Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 79.

    Connect the 2 battery feed cables to the positive battery terminal and install the nut.
    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
GFD34426Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 80.

    Install the battery tray. REFER to Battery, Mounting and Cables .

  1. 81.

    Install the engine ACL and ACL outlet pipe. REFER to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering .

  1. 82.

    Install the cowl panel. REFER to Front End Body Panels .

  1. 83.

    Fill the engine with clean engine oil.

  1. 84.

    Fill and bleed the cooling system. REFER to Engine Cooling .

  1. 85.

    Recharge the A/C system. REFER to Climate Control DATC .

  1. 86.

    Perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure, following the on-screen instructions.