2003 Ford ZX2 AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Section 339 (Engine-3.0L): Installation: Engine: Material

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Fig 1: Specification Material
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  1. Illustration 1 of 17. Install the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 2: Installing Transmission Bolts
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  2. Illustration 2 of 17. Install the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 3: Installing Coolant Tube Assembly
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  3. Illustration 3 of 17. Install the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 4: Installing Transmission Cooler Tube Mounting Bracket
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  4. Illustration 4 of 17. Install the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 5: Installing Transmission Mounting Bolt
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  5. Illustration 5 of 17. Install the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 6: Installing Power Steering Pump
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  6. Illustration 6 of 17. Install the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 7: Installing Front Crossmember Bolt
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  7. Illustration 7 of 17. Install the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 8: Installing Lower Strut Mounting And Bolts
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  8. Illustration 8 of 17. Install the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 9: Installing Lower Strut Mounting Bolt
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  9. Illustration 9 of 17. Install the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 10: Installing Power Steering Hose Bracket
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  10. Illustration 10 of 17. Install the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 11: Installing Transmission Bracket
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  11. Illustration 11 of 17. Install the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 12: Installing Transmission Lower Mounting Bolts
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  12. Illustration 12 of 17. Install the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 13: Installing Ground Strap
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  13. Illustration 13 of 17. Install the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 14: Installing O-Ring
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  14. Illustration 14 of 17. Install the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 15: Installing Coolant Control Valve Wiring Harness
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  15. Illustration 15 of 17. Install the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 16: Installing O-Ring Seal
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  16. Illustration 16 of 17. Install the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 17: Installing Power Steering Reservoir
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  17. Illustration 17 of 17. Install the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 18: Installing Cross Vehicle Support
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  18. Install the RH and LH subframe splash shields.
  19. Install the front splash shield.
  20. Install the RH and LH inner fender splash shields.
  21. Install the exhaust system. For additional information, Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
  22. Install the drive shaft. For additional information, Refer to DRIVELINE SYSTEM .
  23. Install the clean air inlet duct. For additional information, Refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM .
  24. Charge the A/C system. For additional information, Refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM .
  25. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, Refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  26. Install the air cleaner assembly. .
  27. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, Refer to BATTERY AND CHARGING SYSTEM .
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.