2010 Taurus SHO TT Replacement in Garage
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glock-coma said:When I replaced my ptu it also called to lower the sub frame for removal.
I just removed the lower front engine
Mount(dog bone ) and used a ratchet strap to pull the engine forward towards the radiator.
This is the bracket, you can see the bolt compared to where it’s supposed to mount.
Just to confirm, you removed the entire dog bone mount? Does it need to be supported while removing?
glock-coma
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I just unbolted the engine side of the mount but removal of the entire dog bone will not negatively affect anything.SierraTBD said:glock-coma said:When I replaced my ptu it also called to lower the sub frame for removal.
I just removed the lower front engine
Mount(dog bone ) and used a ratchet strap to pull the engine forward towards the radiator.
This is the bracket, you can see the bolt compared to where it’s supposed to mount.
Just to confirm, you removed the entire dog bone mount? Does it need to be supported while removing?
The engine will still be supported by the cradle mounts so I did not use any other supports.
The dog bone only limits front to back engine movement.
glock-coma said:I just unbolted the engine side of the mount but removal of the entire dog bone will not negatively affect anything.SierraTBD said:glock-coma said:When I replaced my ptu it also called to lower the sub frame for removal.
I just removed the lower front engine
Mount(dog bone ) and used a ratchet strap to pull the engine forward towards the radiator.
This is the bracket, you can see the bolt compared to where it’s supposed to mount.
Just to confirm, you removed the entire dog bone mount? Does it need to be supported while removing?
The engine will still be supported by the cradle mounts so I did not use any other supports.
The dog bone only limits front to back engine movement.
Got it, safe to say it’s only a couple inches gained?
glock-coma
New member
Yes, but it definitely was needed.SierraTBD said:glock-coma said:I just unbolted the engine side of the mount but removal of the entire dog bone will not negatively affect anything.SierraTBD said:glock-coma said:When I replaced my ptu it also called to lower the sub frame for removal.
I just removed the lower front engine
Mount(dog bone ) and used a ratchet strap to pull the engine forward towards the radiator.
This is the bracket, you can see the bolt compared to where it’s supposed to mount.
Just to confirm, you removed the entire dog bone mount? Does it need to be supported while removing?
The engine will still be supported by the cradle mounts so I did not use any other supports.
The dog bone only limits front to back engine movement.
Got it, safe to say it’s only a couple inches gained?
I’m really not even sure how the old PTU came out without doing it lol.
Yea on your back I agree. But honestly I got to look at everything. And we replaced every oil and coolant line. Made doing the job 100 times easier. But we also decided from the get go to drop the entire thing. To be honest I bet it didn’t take much longer on a lift dropping the subframe
shoNoff said:
Feeling much better today, was able to gain clear access to all three turbo mounting bolts and oil feed from the top. After rotating the engine and removing the factory engine lift point everything opened up. Just need a longer impact extension (10”) and longer impact T45 from HF and will be all set. Lots of heat and penetrating coming fluid this week. Now to enjoy the holiday..
shoNoff said:
The oil feed and exhaust bolts were the worst from the top side. Altogether removed the majority of the intake, EGR (I think?), shock mount cross over bracket, and loosened wiper cowl (couldn’t get the wiper arms to come off ironically). On the underside I removed the front dog bone completely, loosened up the rear and pulled forward with a ratchet strap. Worked like a dream and I give all credit to glock-coma for that. Obviously drained the oil and removed the oil filter.
My question is now what other maintenance should be done? Should I look at potential fluid buildup in the intercooler or changing PTU fluid? Any advice much appreciated as always. Not my vehicle but would rather address the other areas now rather than later.