Engine Block Skirt Stiffener

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

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Floor Crane
Mounting Stand
Plastic Scraper

Materials

Name	Specification
Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket RemoverZC-30-A	-
Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep WipesZC-31-B	-
Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts CleanerPM-4-A, PM-4-B	-

NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.

Remove the engine from the vehicle. Refer to: Engine .
Remove the oil level indicator.

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Remove the bolts and the flexplate.

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Remove the crankshaft sensor ring and the engine-to-transmission spacer plate.

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NOTE: Install the engine stand bolts into the cylinder block only. Do not install the bolts into the engine block skirt stiffener.

Using a floor crane, install the engine on a mounting stand.Use Special Service Tool: 303-1246 Engine Spreader Bar., 303-1654 Lift Eyes. Use the General Equipment: Floor CraneUse the General Equipment: Mounting Stand.

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Remove the floor crane and Special Service Tools.Use Special Service Tool: 303-1246 Engine Spreader Bar., 303-1654 Lift Eyes. Use the General Equipment: Floor Crane.

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Remove the bolts and the A/C compressor.

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Remove the oil pan bolts.

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Using a pry tool on the pry pads, remove and discard the oil pan.

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NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove traces of sealant.

Make sure that the engine block skirt stiffener sealing surfaces are free of foreign material. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation . Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper.

Material: Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A

Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

Material: Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B

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Remove the engine front cover bolts.

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Remove the engine block skirt stiffener bolts.

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Using a pry tool, locate the pry pads at the LH and RH side of the engine block skirt stiffener and pry the engine block skirt stiffener loose and remove.

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NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove traces of sealant.

Clean and inspect the mating surfaces. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation . Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper.

Material: Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A

Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

Material: Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B

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