SECTION 303-01B: Engine — 3.5L GTDI
2014 Flex Workshop Manual
INSTALLATION
Procedure revision date: 05/02/2013

Engine


Special Tool(s)
2,200# Floor Crane, Fold Away
300-OTC1819E or equivalent
Adjustable Grip Arm, 1735A
014-00001 or equivalent
Powertrain Lift
300-OTC1585AE or equivalent
Spreader Bar
303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) or equivalent

Material
Item Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US); Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada)
XO-5W30-QSP (US); CXO-5W30-LSP12 (Canada)
WSS-M2C946-A
  1. Using the Floor Crane and Spreader Bar, align the transaxle to the engine.
  1. Install the 3 engine-to-transaxle bolts.
  1. Install the LH engine-to-transaxle bolt.
  1. Install the 2 LH bottom transaxle-to-engine bolts.
  1. Install the RH halfshaft support bracket and the 2 bolts.
  1. Install the intermediate shaft bracket 2 studs and the 2 nuts.
  1. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

    Install the ratchet strap from the front subframe to the LH engine lift eye and from the rear of the subframe to the RH engine lift eye.
  1. Using the Floor Crane and Spreader Bar, install the powertrain and subframe as an assembly on the powertrain lift table.
  1. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

    Remove the ratchet strap from the front subframe to the LH engine lift eye and from the rear of the subframe to the RH engine lift eye.
  1. Install the Adjustable Grip Arm.
  1. Install a ratchet strap from the front of the subframe under the powertrain lift table to the rear of the subframe, to secure the subframe to the powertrain lift table.
  1. Attach the transaxle control wire harness retainer to the transaxle stud bolt.
  1. Connect the transaxle control electrical connector.
  1. Connect the generator electrical connector.
  1. Connect the generator B+ cable and install the nut.
  1. Connect the A/C electrical connector and attach the wiring harness retainer.
  1. Install the ground wire and the bolt to the RH cylinder head.
  1. Position the PTU support bracket in place and install the 3 bolts.
    1. Tighten the 2 bolts to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
    1. Tighten the bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  1. Install the RH turbocharger lower bracket and the 3 bolts.
    1. Tighten the bolt to 19 Nm (168 lb-in).
    1. Tighten the 2 bolts to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  1. Install the starter, the stud bolt and bolt.
  1. Connect the wiring harness retainer to the starter motor stud bolt.
  1. Attach the starter wire terminals and install the 2 nuts.
    1. Tighten the B+ terminal nut to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
    1. Tighten the S-terminal nut to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  1. Install the starter motor solenoid cover.
  1. Remove the Heavy Duty Floor Crane and Spreader Bar.
  1. Install the crankcase vent tube and connect the 2 quick connect couplings. For additional information, refer to Section 310-00 .
  1. Remove the Engine Lift Eye from the LH cylinder head.
  1. Install the LH exhaust manifold heat shield and the 3 bolts.
  1. Install the oil supply tube bracket on the LH valve cover stud bolt and install the nut.
  1. Attach the 4 wiring harness retainer to the valve cover stud bolt.
  1. Install the engine cover mounting stud to the LH valve cover stud bolt.
  1. Remove the ratchet strap from the RH knuckle to subframe.
  1. Raise the subframe and powertrain assembly into the vehicle.
  1. Install the engine mount and the 3 bolts.
  1. Install the 4 engine mount nuts.
  1. Install the bolt and the 3 nuts for the transaxle support insulator bracket-to-transaxle.
  1. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

    Install the 2 front subframe bolts.
  1. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

    Position the subframe brackets and install the 4 bolts finger-tight.
  1. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

    Install the 2 rear subframe bolts.
  1. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

    Tighten the 4 subframe bracket-to-body bolts to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  1. Remove the ratchet strap from the front of the subframe to the rear of the subframe.
  1. Remove the Adjustable Grip Arm and the powertrain lift table.
  1. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

    Install the strut to the wheel knuckle and install the strut-to-wheel knuckle nuts and bolts.
  1. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

    Install the brake caliper and the guide pin bolts.
  1. NOTICE: Do not tighten the wheel hub nut with the vehicle on the ground. The nut must be tightened to specification before the vehicle is lowered onto the wheels. Wheel bearing damage will occur if the wheel bearing is loaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.

    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

    NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.

    Using the previously removed wheel hub nut, seat the LH and RH halfshafts.
  1. NOTICE: The wheel hub nut contains a one time locking chemical that is activated by the heat created when it is tightened. Install and tighten the new wheel hub nut to specification within 5 minutes of starting it on the threads. Always install a new wheel hub nut after loosening or when not tightened within the specified time or damage to the components can occur.

    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

    NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.

    Install a new wheel hub nuts.
  1. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

    Install new upper stabilizer bar link nuts.
  1. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

    Install the wheel speed sensor and the bolt.
  1. Install the 4 oil pan-to-transaxle bolts.
  1. Install 3 new torque converter bolts.
  1. Install the inspection cover and the 2 fasteners.
  1. Connect the transaxle cooler tubes and install the 2 secondary latches.
  1. If equipped, connect the 2 PTU coolant hoses.
  1. Connect the lower radiator hose to the radiator.
  1. Attach the lower radiator hose retainer to the cooling fan and shroud.
  1. NOTE: Align the index marks for the LH Charge Air Cooler (CAC) tube.

    Connect the lower LH CAC tube to the LH turbocharger.
  1. Using a new O-ring seal and gasket seal, install the upper A/C tube to the A/C compressor and install the nut.
  1. Install the A/C tube bracket and bolt to the rear of the A/C compressor.
  1. Install a new engine oil filter.
  1. Line up the index marks on the rear driveshaft to the index marks on the PTU flange made during removal and install the 4 new bolts.
  1. NOTICE: Do not allow the intermediate shaft to rotate while it is disconnected from the gear or damage to the clockspring may occur. If there is evidence that the intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to Section 501-20B .

    Install the steering intermediate shaft onto the steering gear and install a new bolt.
  1. Install the RH and LH catalytic converters. For additional information, refer to Section 309-00 .
  1. Install the 3 scrivets in the rubber shield.
  1. Install the front valance, 7 bolts and 3 pin-type retainers.
  1. Install the underbody shield and the 4 retainers.
  1. Install the front wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to Section 204-04 .
  1. Connect the fuel supply tube. For additional information, refer to Section 310-00 .
  1. Install the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) tube assembly and connect the quick connect coupling to the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Section 310-00 .
  1. Connect the EVAP valve electrical connector and attach to the intake manifold.
  1. Connect the EVAP tube quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to Section 310-00 .
  1. If equipped, attach the engine block heater harness to the radiator support wiring harness.
  1. Connect the upper radiator hose to the intake manifold coolant tube.
  1. Install the ground wire and bolt to the engine front cover.
  1. Connect the 2 heater hoses to the intake manifold.
  1. NOTE: Align the index marks for the RH CAC tube.

    Install the RH CAC tube and tighten the clamps.
  1. Attach the wiring harness pin-type retainer and connect the transaxle control cable to the shift cable bracket.
  1. Connect the transaxle control cable to the control lever.
  1. Connect the quick connect coupling to the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Section 310-00 .
  1. Connect the battery power feed wire to the positive battery terminal and install the nut.
  1. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector.
  1. Position back the ground wire and install the bolt.
  1. Install the battery tray. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .
  1. NOTE: Align the index marks for the CAC outlet pipe.

    Install the CAC outlet pipe and tighten the clamps.
  1. Connect the Turbocharger Boost Pressure (TCBP)/Charge Air Cooler Temperature (CACT) sensor electrical connector.
  1. Install the engine Air Cleaner (ACL) and ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Section 303-12 .
  1. Install the degas bottle. For additional information, refer to Section 303-03 .
  1. Using a new O-ring seal and gasket seal, install the A/C tube and the nut.
  1. Using a new O-ring seal and gasket seal, connect the A/C tube and install the nut.
  1. Install the engine wiring harness retainer to the bulkhead.
    1. Slide the wiring harness in the bulkhead.
    1. Make sure the wiring harness retainer tab is below the bulkhead lip.
  1. Connect the PCM electrical connector.
  1. Connect the engine harness electrical connector.
  1. Install the strut tower brace and the 4 nuts.
  1. Attach the 2 brake booster vacuum hose retainers to the strut tower brace.
  1. Install the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to Section 501-02 .
  1. Connect the LH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
  1. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
  1. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303-03 .
  1. Recharge the A/C system. For additional information, refer to Section 412-00 .
  1. Perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure following the on-screen instructions.