Removal (Sable & Taurus)
- Disconnect negative battery cable and drain cooling system. Remove accessory drive belts. Disconnect coolant hoses from water pump.
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove right front wheel. Remove retaining bolts and crankshaft pulley. Remove crankshaft damper retaining bolt. Using Crankshaft Damper Remover (T58P-6316-D) and Adapter (T28L-6316-B), remove crankshaft damper.
- Remove oil pan. See OIL PAN under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove retaining bolts, front cover (with water pump) and gasket. See Fig 1.
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.