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Mondeo 2001 (10.2000-02.2007)

Engine - 3.0L Duratec-SE (VE6)/3.0L Duratec-ST (VE6) - Engine—Vehicles With: MTX-75/5-Speed Manual Transaxle Mondeo 2001 (10/2000-02/2007)
Removal

Special Tool(s)

Remover, Halfshaft

204-226 (16-092)

Adapter for 204-226

204-226-01 (16-092-01)

Slide Hammer

205-047 (15-011)

Remover/Installer Cooling Hose Clamp

303-397 (24-003)
General Equipment
Workshop table
Workshop hoist
Securing straps

Removal

  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
    Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section  414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables.

  1. Remove the strut and spring assembly top mount brace cover on both sides.

  1. Loosen the strut and spring assembly top mount retaining nuts by five turns on both sides.

  1. Remove the engine upper cover.

  1. Remove the air cleaner.
    1. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hoses.
    1. Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector.
    1. Detach the hose clamp.
  1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section  303-03 Engine Cooling.
  1. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to Section  303-05 Accessory Drive.
  1. Remove the subframe. For additional information, refer to Section  502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System.
  1. Lower the vehicle.

  1. Disconnect the starter motor positive cable from the battery.

  1. Disconnect the battery positive cable from the battery.

  1. Using the special tool, disconnect the coolant hoses from the coolant connecting pipe.

  1. Using the special tool, disconnect the coolant hose from the coolant expansion tank.
  1. Remove the upper intake manifold.
    For additional information, refer to Upper Intake Manifold in this section.

  1. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.

  1. Detach the wiring harness from the right-hand valve cover.

  1. Disconnect the engine ground cables from the transaxle.

  1. Using the special tool, disconnect the power steering hose from the power steering pump.
    • Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.

  1. Detach the power steering line retaining bracket from the engine front mount.

  1. Disconnect the power steering line from the power steering pump.
    • Remove the clip.
    • Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.

  1. Detach the power steering fluid reservoir from the inner fender and position it to one side.

  1. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors.

  1. Detach the gearshift cables from the transaxle.
    1. Detach the gearshift cables from the gearshift and selector lever.
    1. Turn the abutment sleeves clockwise and detach the cables from the bracket.

  1. Disconnect the reversing lamp switch electrical connector.

  1. Detach the wiring harness from the starter motor.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section  100-02 Jacking and Lifting.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Support the halfshaft. The inner joint must not be bent more than 18 degrees. The outer joint must not be bent more than 45 degrees.
    CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Do not damage the halfshaft oil seal.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Plug the transaxle to prevent oil loss or dirt ingress.
    Using the special tools, detach the left-hand halfshaft from the transaxle and secure it to one side.
    • Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.
    • Discard the snap ring.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Support the halfshaft. The inner joint must not be bent more than 18 degrees. The outer joint must not be bent more than 45 degrees.
    CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Do not damage the halfshaft oil seal.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Plug the transaxle to prevent oil loss or dirt ingress.
    Detach the right-hand halfshaft and the intermediate shaft from the transaxle and secure it to one side.
    • Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.
    • Discard the center bearing locknuts.

  1. Using the special tool, disconnect the lower coolant hose from the radiator.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Support the air conditioning (A/C) compressor before removing the retaining bolts and secure it to prevent load being placed on the refrigerant lines.
    Detach the A/C compressor from the mounting bracket and secure it to one side.

  1. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) electrical connector.

  1. Disconnect the generator wiring harness.
  1. Position the workshop table under the vehicle and carefully lower the vehicle, until the engine and transaxle assembly is in the correct position to remove the engine mounts.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Do not support directly on the oil pan.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Using suitable securing straps, secure the engine and the transaxle on the workshop table.
    Using suitable wooden blocks, support the engine and transaxle assembly.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:If brake fluid is spilt on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.
    Disconnect the clutch slave cylinder supply line from the transaxle.

  1. Disconnect the fuel supply line. For additional information, refer to Section  310-00 Fuel System - General Information.

  1. Detach the spark plug cable retaining bracket from the engine front mount.

  1. Remove the engine front mount retaining nuts.
    • Discard the nuts.

  1. Remove the engine rear mount.
    • Discard the nuts.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section  100-02 Jacking and Lifting.

  1. Remove the transaxle right-hand retaining bolts.

  1. Remove the left-hand catalytic converter retaining bracket.

  1. Remove the transaxle upper retaining bolts.
  1. Remove the transaxle.

Engine - Vehicles With: MMT6-6-Speed Manual Transaxle > < In-vehicle Repair|Oil Pan