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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 1 (ENGINE - 3.0L (2V))INSTALLATIONENGINE
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan

Section 1 (Engine - 3.0L (2V)): Installation: Engine

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Engine
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SPECIAL TOOL(S) CHART

G03950588
 Powertrain Lift with Tilting Plate 014-00765 or equivalent
G03947336
 Lifting Eyes 303-D030 (D81L-6001-D) or equivalent
G03898617
 Spreader Bar 303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) or equivalent
G03898823
 Heavy Duty Floor Crane 014-00072 or equivalent
G03879006
 Teflon® Seal Replacer Set 211-D027 (D90P-3517-A) or equivalent
MATERIAL ITEM SPECIFICATION

Item Specification
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP (US); Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Synthetic Motor Oil CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada); or equivalent WSS-M2C930-A
PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) YN-12-D WSH-M1C231-B
  1. Position the engine on the subframe and transmission assembly.
    Fig 1: Separating/Connecting Engine From/To Transmission
    G03955317Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the 5 transmission-to-engine bolts and 1 stud bolt.
    • Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
    Fig 2: Identifying Transmission-To-Engine Bolts
    G03955316Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Connect the lower radiator hose to the coolant pump.
    Fig 3: Locating Lower Radiator Hose To Coolant Pump
    G03955315Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the dual converter Y-pipe, 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
    Fig 4: Installing Dual Converter Y-Pipe
    G03955314Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Connect the catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 5: Identifying Catalyst Monitor Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03955313Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Connect the catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 6: Identifying Catalyst Monitor Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03955312Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the RH engine support insulator through bolt.
    • Tighten to 120 Nm (89 lb-ft).
    Fig 7: Installing RH Engine Support Insulator Through Bolt
    G03955311Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the heat shield nut.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
    Fig 8: Installing Heat Shield Nut
    G03955310Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the LH engine support insulator-to-subframe nut.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
    Fig 9: Identifying Engine Support Insulator-To-Subframe Nut
    G03955309Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the 2 RH engine support insulator bracket-to-transmission bolts.
    • Tighten to 60 Nm (44 lb-ft).
    Fig 10: Identifying Engine Support Insulator Bracket-To-Transmission Bolts
    G03955308Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Using the special tools, secure the engine to the powertrain lift.
    Fig 11: Securing Engine To Powertrain Lift
    G03955307Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the heat shield and the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
    Fig 12: Installing Heat Shield And Nuts
    G03955304Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Position the 42-pin connector on the bracket and connect the transaxle harness electrical connector.
    Fig 13: Locating Transaxle Harness Electrical Connectors
    G03955303Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 14: Locating Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03955302Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Connect the output shaft speed sensor (OSS) electrical connector.
    Fig 15: Connecting Output Shaft Speed Sensor (OSS) Electrical Connector
    G03955301Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the ignition coil and 3 bolts.
    • Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in)
    Fig 16: Installing Ignition Coil
    G03955300Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Connect the ignition coil electrical connector.
    Fig 17: Connecting Ignition Coil Electrical Connector
    G03955299Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Connect the spark plug wires to the ignition coil.
    Fig 18: Connecting Spark Plug Wires To Ignition Coil
    G03955298Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Using the special tool, install a new seal on the power steering pressure (PSP) tube fitting.
    Fig 19: Installing Seal On Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Tube Fitting
    G03955529Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Connect the PSP tube to the power steering pump.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    Fig 20: Connecting PSP Tube To Power Steering Pump
    G03955530Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the PSP tube bracket and the nut.
    • Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
    Fig 21: PSP Tube Bracket And Nut - With Torque Specification
    G03955296Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Install the PSP tube bracket and the nut.
    • Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
    Fig 22: Identifying PSP Tube Bracket
    G03955295Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Using the special tool, raise the engine, transmission and subframe into the vehicle.
    Fig 23: Raising Engine Transmission And Subframe Into Vehicle
    G03955294Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Install the 4 front subframe-to-body bolts.
    • Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
    Fig 24: Identifying Front Subframe-To-Body Bolts
    G03955293Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Connect the LH and RH tie-rod ends to the steering knuckles and install the nuts.
    • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
    • Install the cotter pins.
    Fig 25: Removing/Installing Cotter Pins
    G03955291Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Connect the LH and RH stabilizer links to the stabilizer bar and install the nuts.
    • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
    Fig 26: Identifying Front Stabilizer Bar Link
    G03955536Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Install the 4 torque converter nuts.
    • Tighten to 36 Nm (27 lb-ft).
    Fig 27: Installing Torque Converter Nuts
    G03955537Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Install the engine rear plate and the bolt.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
    Fig 28: Locating Bolt And Engine Rear Plate
    G03955538Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Install the starter motor and the 2 bolts.
    • Install the 2 bolts hand-tight, then tighten the top bolt followed by the lower bolt.
      • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    Fig 29: Removing/Installing Starter Motor
    G03955539Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Connect the starter motor electrical connectors.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
    Fig 30: Identifying Starter Motor Electrical Connectors
    G03955540Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Install the starter motor electrical connector cover.
    Fig 31: Identifying Starter Motor Electrical Connector Cover
    G03955541Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Connect the auxiliary oil cooler assembly.
    • If equipped, connect the transmission oil cooler hose.
    • Connect the power steering return hose.
    Fig 32: Connecting Auxiliary Oil Cooler Assembly
    G03955283Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. If equipped, connect the wiring harness electrical connector.
    Fig 33: Identifying Wiring Harness Electrical Connector
    G03955282Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Connect the transmission oil cooler hose.
    Fig 34: Locating Transmission Oil Cooler Hose
    G03955281Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Connect the lower radiator hose to the radiator and the degas bottle supply hose.
    Fig 35: Connecting Lower Radiator Hose To Radiator And Degas Bottle Supply Hose
    G03955280Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Install the radiator support bracket and the 4 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 36: Installing Radiator Support Bracket Bolts
    G03955279Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    37. NOTE: Replace and lubricate the O-ring with PAG oil.
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