Disassembly Special Tool(s) | 100-010 Remover, O-Ring Seal | | 205-072 Universal Flange Holding Wrench | | 205-072-01 Adapter for 205-072 | | 205-072-02 Adapter for 205-072 | | 303-122 Lifting Bracket, Engine | | 303-254 Locking Tool, Flywheel | | 303-293 Remover, Crankshaft Seal | | 303-435 Mounting Stand | | 303-435-06 Mounting Bracket for 303-435 | | 303-435-11A Mounting Plate for 303-435-06 | | 303-699 Wrench, Oil Filter | General Equipment Hose clamp remover/installer Hydraulic jib crane | -
Discard the electrical connector nut cover. | | -
CAUTION:Only rotate the crankshaft clockwise. Rotate the crankshaft until piston No. 1 is approximately 45 degrees before top dead center (TDC). | | - Remove the following items:
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Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor Refer to: Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor - 2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4) (303-14 Electronic Engine Controls, Removal and Installation). | | -
CAUTION:Use an open-ended wrench to hold the camshafts by the hexagon to prevent the camshafts from turning. | | -
NOTE:Note the position of the bearings. | | -
Remove and discard the cylinder head bolts. | | -
NOTE:The seal is to be reused unless damaged. | | -
Discard the friction washer. | | |