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Front Cover: Installation

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  1. Ensure sealing surfaces on cylinder block and front cover are clean. Install NEW gaskets onto front cover and apply silicone sealant into sealing grooves on front cover. See Fig 2.
  2. Install front cover onto cylinder block with retaining bolts finger tight. Using NEW gasket, install water pump. Tighten water pump bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  3. Tighten front cover retaining bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Ensure proper procedure is used when installing vibration damper. See CRANKSHAFT FRONT SEAL .
Fig 1: Locating Front Cover Retaining Bolts
G99F03746Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Applying Sealant On Front Cover
G99H03747Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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