ENGINE REMOVAL[AJ (3.0L Duratec)]

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Warning

• Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.

• The fuel system contains pressurized and highly flammable fuel that can cause death or serious injury, and damage if it sprays or leaks out. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always perform the “Fuel Line Safety Procedure” before performing any procedure involving the fuel system. (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

1. Remove the plug hole plate.

2. Remove the battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

3. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube and air cleaner. (See AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

4. Lift up the vehicle.

5. Remove the lower splash shield.

6. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

7. Drain the engine oil. (See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

8. Lower the vehicle.

9. Disconnect the fuel line. (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

10. Remove the water pump drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

11. Disconnect the accelerator cable.

12. Disconnect purge solenoid valve outlet tube.

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13. Disconnect the PCM connector.

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14. Disconnect the hoses and position the thermostat housing and hose assembly out of the way.

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15. Disconnect the connector from BJB.

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16. Remove the BJB cover.

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17. Remove the nuts and the cables.

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18. Disconnect the selector cable.

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19. Disconnect the brake vacuum hose.

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20. Disconnect the vacuum line.

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21. Disconnect the heater hoses.

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22. Disconnect the power steering return line.

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23. Disconnect the power steering pressure line.

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• Disconnect the PSP switch connector.

• Remove the bracket bolt.

• Disconnect the power steering pressure line.

24. Remove the dipstick.

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25. Remove the front pipe. (See FRONT PIPE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

26. Remove the catalytic converter. (See CATALYTIC CONVERTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

27. Remove the A/C compressor. Do not disconnect the A/C compressor pipe while positioning it out of the way.

28. Remove both the front wheels and tires. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

29. Remove the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

30. Separate the LH and RH ball joints.

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31. Separate the LH and RH tie-rod ends from the steering knuckle using the SST.

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32. Separate the LH and RH stabilizer control link from the shock absorber.

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33. Remove the bolt and position the LH and RH ABS sensors out of the way.

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34. Remove the LH and RH brake calipers from the steering knuckles and support the struts.

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35. Remove the boot mounting nut.

36. Separate the bolt between the steering shaft and steering gear.

• Loosen the bolt between the steering shaft and steering shaft.

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(1) Slide the boot to the upper area.

(2) Remove the bolt.

37. Remove the transaxle line bracket bolt.

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38. Disconnect the two transaxle cooler lines.

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39. Remove the torque converter inspection cover.

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40. Remove the torque converter nuts.

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41. Remove the four bolts.

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42. Determine the appropriate lift position.

Note

• The next six steps must be carried out with the vehicle raised and the universal powertrain lift in position.

43. Remove the bolts and nuts, and then remove the No.3 engine mount bracket.

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44. Remove the bolts and No.4 engine mount rubber.

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45. Remove two front cross member bolts.

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46. Remove two front cross member nuts.

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47. Remove the four bolts from the engine mount member.

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48. Remove the transaxle from the vehicle.

49. Remove the power steering pressure hose bracket.

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50. Assemble two SSTs using the bolt (M6) and nut, then install them in the position shown in the figure for the cylinder head (RH).

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Caution

• If the SSTs installed to the cylinder head (RH) interfere with the brake pipe, the brake pipe could be damaged. Do not allow the SSTs to interfere with the brake pipe.