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Engine Front Cover: Installation

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  1. Install the CKP sensor and the CKP sensor bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    2. CAUTION: 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 all traces of old sealant.
    NOTE: If the engine front cover is not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
    NOTE: Make sure that the engine front cover gasket is in place on the engine front cover before installation.
    Fig 1: Applying Bead Of Silicone Gasket And Sealant Along Cylinder Head-To-Cylinder Block Surface And Oil Pan-To-Cylinder Block Surface
    G03886057Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant along the cylinder head-to-cylinder block surface and the oil pan-to-cylinder block surface, at the locations shown.
  3. Install the engine front cover with the engine front cover gasket on the front cover-to-cylinder block dowel and loosely install the bolts.
    Fig 2: Installing Engine Front Cover With Engine Front Cover Gasket On Front Cover-To-Cylinder Block Dowel
    G03885297Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Tighten the engine front cover fasteners in the sequence shown.
    Fig 3: Tightening Engine Front Cover Fasteners In Sequence
    G03962428Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Loosely install the bolts, then tighten the bolts in 2 stages, in the sequence shown.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
    Fig 4: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Front Oil Pan/Cover Bolts
    G03920544Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. If equipped, install the transmission cooler tube support bracket and nut.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 5: Installing Transmission Cooler Tube Support Bracket And Nut
    G03218052Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the A/C manifold and tube assembly support bracket and nut.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 6: Installing A/C Manifold And Tube Assembly Support Bracket And Nut
    G03962422Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
  9. Position the RH radio interference capacitor and install the nut.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  10. Position the upper radiator hose bracket and install the nut.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 7: Positioning Upper Radiator Hose Bracket And Installing Nut
    G03962421Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Position the LH radio interference capacitor and install the nut.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  12. Install the CMP sensor and the bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  13. Connect the CMP sensor electrical connector.
  14. Position the power steering pump and install the bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    Fig 8: Positioning Power Steering Pump And Installing Bolts
    G03962601Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Using the special tool, install a new O-ring seal on the pressure line fitting.
    Fig 9: Using Special Tool To Install New O-Ring Seal On Pressure Line Fitting
    G03955529Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Connect the power steering pressure tube.
    • Tighten to 65 Nm (48 lb-ft).
    Fig 10: Connecting Power Steering Pressure Tube
    G03962599Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Position the power steering pressure tube support bracket and install the nut.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 11: Installing Power Steering Pressure Tube Support Bracket Nut
    G03933414Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    18. CAUTION: If the pulley has been removed and installed twice, install a new power steering pump pulley.
    Fig 12: Using Special Tool To Install Power Steering Pump Pulley
    G03962437Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Using the special tool, install the power steering pump pulley.
    • Inspect the pulley for paint marks in the web area near the hub. If there are 2 paint marks, install a new pulley. If there is 1 paint mark or none at all, use a pencil to mark the web area of the pulley near the hub.
  19. Install the accessory drive belt idler pulley and the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  20. Install the coolant pump pulley and the 4 bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  21. Lubricate the engine front cover and the crankshaft front seal inner lip with clean engine oil.
    Fig 13: Lubricating Engine Front Cover And Crankshaft Front Seal Inner Lip With Clean Engine Oil
    G03881970Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Using the special tools, install a new crankshaft front seal.
    Fig 14: Using Special Tools To Install New Crankshaft Front Seal
    G03919891Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    23. NOTE: If not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
    Fig 15: Applying Silicone Gasket And Sealant To Woodruff Key Slot On Crankshaft Pulley
    G03948080Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the Woodruff key slot on the crankshaft pulley.
  24. Using the special tool, install the crankshaft pulley.
    Fig 16: Installing Crankshaft Pulley Using Special Tool
    G03919878Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Using a new crankshaft pulley bolt, install the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer. Using the special tool to hold the crankshaft pulley, tighten the bolt in 4 stages:
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Loosen one full turn.
    • Stage 3: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
    • Stage 4: Tighten an additional 90 degrees without exceeding 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).
    Fig 17: Using Special Tool To Hold Crankshaft Pulley And Tightening Bolt In 4 Stages
    G03947597Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Rotate the tensioner clockwise and install the drive belt.
    Fig 18: Rotating Tensioner Clockwise And Installing Drive Belt
    G03886148Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Install the LH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - LH .
  28. Install the RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - RH .
  29. Install the cooling fan. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  30. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  31. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
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