99 Ford Explorer

Tips for Pulling Engine

Prep

1. Spray Rust Pentrant
   1. Exhaust Manifold
   2. Engine Mounts
2. Drain Coolant
3. Drain Oil
4. Mark Plug Wires

Underneath

1. Disconnect Exhaust Manifold
2. Mark Bolt on Torque Converter w/ White Paint

Front

1. Alternator
2. Power Steering
3. Compressor
4. Intake (Upper and Lower)
5. Fan, Radiator, Condensor

Engine Mount

1. Remove Engine Mount to Frame Nuts
2. Loosen Engine Mount to Engine Bolts

Initial Lift

1. Connect chains to front of left head and back of right head
2. Support transmissision w/ jack and block of wood
3. Lift Engine Slightly
4. Once engine weight is on hoist, remove engine mount entirely to make it easier to dismount/mount transmission
5. Remove last 2 bellhousing bolts
6. Disconnect fuel line (do it last so you don't smell fuel)

Remove

1. Raise a few Inches
2. Shake free from transmission
3. Verify that everything is free
4. Gently raise a few inches at a time verifying clearances
5. Raise to clear front radiator area, drag engine free, but move very slowly to prevent a tip
6. Once clear of truck, lower to reduce center of gravity

Cleanup

1. Make sure torque converter is fully seated
2. Put transmission on jack stand
3. Put rags in exhaust pipes
4. Use equalizer to lift back of engine and finish draining coolant

Flex Plate Removal and Mounting

1. Remove 1 bolt
2. With white paint marker, mark threads and hole
3. Remove flex plate
4. Remove bracket covering jack shaft
5. For bottom engine mount holes, tap dowels with M12 tap, thread bolt, and then use slide hammer to pull dowels

Needed Tools

1. 5lb slide hammer
2. Ford Timing Kit
3. M12 bolt for Pulling Engine Dowels
4. Engine Hoist Equalizer

Parts to Replace

1. Rear main seal
2. Jackshaft seal
3. Timing Components
4. Oil Pan Seal kit
5. Head gasket kit