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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2009MILAN PREMIER, 3.0 1, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1033 (ENGINE - 2.3L)INSTALLATIONENGINE - MANUAL TRANSAXLE
2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWD

Engine - Manual Transaxle

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION Engine - Manual Transaxle
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Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0000536
 Heavy Duty Floor Crane 014-00071 or equivalent
GF0017081
 Powertrain Lift 014-00765
GF0000267
 Spreader Bar 303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) or equivalent
GF0024108
 Universal Adapter Brackets 014-0001
Material

Item Specification
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil
XO-5W20-QSP (US); Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada); or equivalent		 WSS-M2C930-A
WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
  1. Using the Heavy Duty Floor Crane and Spreader Bar, position the engine and transaxle together. Install the transaxle-to-engine bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  2. Using the Heavy Duty Floor Crane and Spreader Bar, position the engine and transaxle onto the Powertrain Lift table.
    3. NOTE: Position a suitable block of wood under the transaxle.
  3. Install the Powertrain Lift and Universal Adapter Brackets onto the engine.
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools (014-0001, 014-00765)
    GF0028780Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Connect the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) electrical connector.
    5. Fig 2: Locating Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Electrical Connector
    GF0028799Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Connect the backup lamp electrical connector.
    6. Fig 3: Locating Backup Lamp Electrical Connector
    GF0028798Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the engine wiring harness bracket and nut.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
    7. Fig 4: Locating Engine Wiring Harness Bracket And Nut
    GF0028787Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the transaxle ground wire and bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    8. Fig 5: Locating Ground Wire Bolt
    GF0028786Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the starter and the 2 stud bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    9. Fig 6: Locating Starter And Stud Bolts
    GF0028784Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Connect the starter wires and install the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten the large nut to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
    • Tighten the small nut to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
    10. Fig 7: Locating Starter Wire Nuts
    GF0028783Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Attach the 2 wiring harness retainers to the starter stud bolts.
  11. Raise the engine and transaxle into the vehicle.
  12. Install the 2 transaxle mount bolts.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
    13. Fig 8: Locating Transaxle Mount Bolts
    GF0028781Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the engine mount bracket, 2 nuts and the bolt.
    • Tighten the nuts to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
    • Tighten the bolt to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
    14. Fig 9: Locating Engine Mount Bracket Bolt And Nuts
    GF0028782Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the 2 oil pan-to-bellhousing bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    15. Fig 10: Locating Oil Pan-To-Bellhousing Bolts
    GF0028777Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the bellhousing-to-oil pan bolt.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    16. Fig 11: Locating Bellhousing-To-Oil Pan Bolt
    GF0028776Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the RH halfshaft into the transaxle.
    17. Fig 12: Locating RH Halfshaft
    GF0028775Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the 2 RH halfshaft carrier bearing bracket bolts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
    18. Fig 13: Locating RH Halfshaft Carrier Bearing Bracket Bolts
    GF0028774Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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