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Section 1721 (Engine - 3.0L (4V)): Disassembly: Engine

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SPECIAL TOOL(S)

G04680889Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Slide Hammer
07-005 (T59L-100-B)
G04680890Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Remover, Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal
303-519 (T95P-6701-EH)
G04680891Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Strap Wrench
303-D055 (D85L-6000-A)
G04680892Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Remover, Oil Seal
303-409 (T92C-6700CH)
G04680893Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 3-Jaw Puller
303-D121
G04680894Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Remover, Crankshaft Vibration Damper
303-009 (T58P-6316-D)
G04680895Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Service Set, Water Pump Pulley
303-S455 (T94P-6312-AH)
MATERIAL

Item Specification
Motorcraft Metal Surface Prep ZC-31 -
Silicone Gasket Remover ZC-30 -
CAUTION: 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.
NOTE: For additional information, refer to the appropriate exploded view under the ASSEMBLY  procedure.
  1. Remove the 8 bolts and the flexplate.
    Fig 1: Locating Flexplate And Bolts
    G04680896Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the engine-to-transaxle separator plate.
    Fig 2: Locating Engine-To-Transaxle Separator Plate
    G04680897Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using the special tools, remove and discard the crankshaft rear oil seal.
    Fig 3: Identifying Special Tools (307-005 And 303-519)
    G03898286Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Mount the engine on a suitable stand.
  5. Disconnect the manifold actual pressure (MAP) sensor electrical connector and the pin-type retainer.
    Fig 4: Locating Manifold Actual Pressure Sensor Electrical Connector And Pin-Type Retainer
    G04680899Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Detach the wiring harness pin-type retainer from the upper intake manifold.
    Fig 5: Locating Wiring Harness Pin-Type Retainer
    G04680900Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the crankcase vent hose from the upper intake manifold.
    Fig 6: Locating Crankcase Vent Hose From Upper Intake Manifold
    G04680901Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the electronic throttle body electrical connector.
    Fig 7: Locating Electronic Throttle Body Electrical Connector
    G04680902Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the throttle body coolant hose.
    Fig 8: Locating Throttle Body Coolant Hose
    G04680903Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the 8 bolts and the upper intake manifold.
    • Discard the gaskets.
      Fig 9: Locating Upper Intake Manifold Bolts
      G04680904Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
    Fig 10: Locating A/C Compressor Electrical Connector
    G04680905Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. If equipped, disconnect the block heater electrical connector.
    Fig 11: Locating Block Heater Electrical Connector
    G04680906Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. If equipped, detach the block heater wiring harness retainers from the oil level indicator tube and remove the harness.
    Fig 12: Locating Block Heater Wiring Harness Retainers
    G04680907Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Disconnect the oil pressure sender electrical connector.
    Fig 13: Locating Oil Pressure Sender Electrical Connector
    G04680908Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the nut and disconnect the generator B+ cable and electrical connector.
    Fig 14: Locating Generator B+ Cable, Nut And Electrical Connector
    G04680909Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Disconnect the LH variable camshaft timing (VCT) solenoid and LH camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connectors.
    • Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers from the valve cover stud bolts.
      Fig 15: Locating LH Variable Camshaft Timing Solenoid And LH Camshaft Position Sensor Electrical Connectors
      G04680910Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Disconnect the LH heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector and pin-type retainer.
    Fig 16: Locating LH Heated Oxygen Sensor Electrical Connector And Pin-Type Retainer
    G04680911Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Detach the 3 wiring harness retainers from the valve cover stud bolts.
    Fig 17: Locating Wiring Harness Retainers From Valve Cover Stud Bolts
    G04680912Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Disconnect the 3 LH coil-on-plug electrical connectors.
    • Detach the 2 wiring harness pin-type retainers from the valve cover.
      Fig 18: Locating LH Coil-On-Plug Electrical Connectors
      G04680913Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Detach the wiring harness retainer from the LH valve cover stud bolt.
    Fig 19: Locating Wiring Harness Retainer
    G04680914Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Disconnect the 6 (3 shown) fuel injector electrical connectors.
    Fig 20: Locating Fuel Injector Electrical Connectors
    G04680915Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    22. NOTE: Only one wiring harness retainer is shown, other wiring harness retainers are similar.
    Fig 21: Locating Fuel Rail Wiring Harness Retainer
    G04680916Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Detach the 3 wiring harness retainers from the fuel rail.
  23. Disconnect the 3 RH coil-on-plug electrical connectors.
    • Detach the 2 wiring harness pin-type retainers from the valve cover.
      Fig 22: Locating RH Coil-On-Plug Electrical Connectors
      G04680917Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Disconnect the RH VCT solenoid and LH CMP sensor electrical connectors.
    • Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers from the valve cover stud bolts.
      Fig 23: Locating RH VCT Solenoid And LH CMP Sensor Electrical Connectors
      G04680918Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the nut and the radio frequency interference capacitor.
    Fig 24: Locating Radio Frequency Interference Capacitor And Nut
    G04680919Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Detach the wiring harness retainer from the power steering stud bolt.
    Fig 25: Locating Wiring Harness Retainer
    G04680920Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Disconnect the RH HO2S electrical connector.
    Fig 26: Locating RH HO2S Electrical Connector
    G04680921Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve electrical connector.
    Fig 27: Locating Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve Electrical Connector
    G04680922Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Disconnect the knock sensor (KS) electrical connector.
    Fig 28: Locating Knock Sensor Electrical Connector
    G04680923Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Disconnect the electronic coolant temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 29: Locating Electronic Coolant Temperature Sensor Electrical Connector
    G04680924Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Detach the wiring harness retainer from the coolant bypass stud bolt.
    Fig 30: Locating Wiring Harness Retainer
    G04680925Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Disconnect the LH catalyst monitor sensor (CMS) electrical connector.
    • Remove the wiring harness from the engine.
      Fig 31: Locating LH Catalyst Monitor Sensor Electrical Connector
      G04680926Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and remove the accessory drive belt.
    Fig 32: Rotating Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Counterclockwise
    G04680927Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Remove the 3 bolts and the generator.
    Fig 33: Locating Generator Bolts
    G04680928Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Remove the 3 bolts and the A/C compressor.
    Fig 34: Locating A/C Compressor Bolts
    G04680929Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Remove the 3 bolts and the A/C compressor bracket.
    Fig 35: Locating A/C Compressor Bracket Bolts
    G04680930Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Remove the 3 power steering reservoir nuts.
    Fig 36: Locating Power Steering Reservoir Nuts
    G04680931Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Remove the 3 bolts and the power steering pump and reservoir assembly.
    Fig 37: Locating Power Steering Pump Bolts
    G04680932Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Remove the 6 nuts and the RH catalytic converter.
    • Discard the gasket.
      Fig 38: Locating RH Catalytic Converter Nuts
      G04680933Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Remove and discard the 6 RH catalytic converter studs.
    Fig 39: Locating Exhaust Manifold Studs
    G03898429Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Remove the 4 bolts and the heat shield.
    Fig 40: Locating Heat Shield Bolts
    G04680935Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. Remove the 2 bolts from the LH catalytic converter bracket.
    Fig 41: Locating LH Catalytic Converter Bracket Bolts
    G04680936Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  43. Remove the 6 nuts and the LH catalytic converter.
    • Discard the gasket.
      Fig 42: Locating LH Catalytic Converter Nuts
      G04680937Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  44. Remove and discard the 6 LH catalytic converter studs.
    Fig 43: Locating LH Catalytic Converter Studs
    G04680938Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  45. Remove the 2 bolts and the LH catalytic converter bracket.
    Fig 44: Locating LH Catalytic Converter Bracket Bolts
    G04680939Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  46. Remove the bolt and the oil level indicator tube.
    • Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
      Fig 45: Locating Oil Level Indicator Tube And Bolt
      G04680940Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  47. Remove the 8 bolts and the lower intake manifold.
    • Discard the gaskets.
      Fig 46: Locating Lower Intake Manifold Bolts
      G04680941Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  48. If equipped, remove the 2 nuts and the coolant pump drive pulley cover.
    Fig 47: Locating Coolant Pump Drive Pulley Cover Nuts
    G04680942Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  49. Cut and discard the coolant pump belt.
    Fig 48: Locating Coolant Pump Belt
    G04680943Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  50. Release the 2 clamps and remove the thermostat housing.
    Fig 49: Locating Clamps And Thermostat Housing
    G04680944Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  51. Remove the bolt, stud bolt and the coolant bypass.
    • Remove and discard the O-ring seals.
      Fig 50: Locating Bolt, Stud Bolt And Coolant Bypass
      G04680945Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  52. Disconnect the coolant pump hose from the cylinder block outlet.
    Fig 51: Locating Coolant Pump Hose From Cylinder Block Outlet
    G04680946Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  53. Using the special tools, remove the coolant pump drive pulley from the camshaft.
    Fig 52: Identifying Special Tools (303-S455 And 303-009) And Coolant Pump Drive Pulley
    G04680947Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  54. Remove the 3 bolts and the coolant pump.
    Fig 53: Locating Coolant Pump Bolts
    G04680948Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  55. Remove the bolt and the KS.
    Fig 54: Locating KS And Bolt
    G04680949Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  56. Remove the oil pressure sender.
    Fig 55: Locating Oil Pressure Sender
    G04680950Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  57. If equipped, remove the block heater.
    Fig 56: Locating Block Heater
    G04680951Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    58. NOTE: When removing the coil-on-plug assemblies, a slight twisting motion will break the seal and ease removal.
    Fig 57: Locating LH Coil-On-Plug Assemblies And Bolts
    G04680952Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  58. Remove the 3 bolts and the 3 LH coil-on-plug assemblies.
  59. Remove the 4 bolts, 10 stud bolts and the LH valve cover.
    • Discard the gaskets.
      Fig 58: Locating LH Valve Cover And Bolts
      G04680953Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    60. NOTE: When removing the coil-on-plug assemblies, a slight twisting motion will break the seal and ease removal.
    Fig 59: Locating RH Coil-On-Plug Assemblies And Bolts
    G04680954Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  60. Remove the 3 bolts and the 3 RH coil-on-plug assemblies.
  61. Remove the 6 bolts, 8 stud bolts and the RH valve cover.
    • Discard the gaskets.
      Fig 60: Locating RH Valve Cover And Bolts
      G04680955Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  62. Remove the 10 bolts, 5 stud bolts and the oil pan.
    • Discard the gasket.
      Fig 61: Locating Oil Pan And Bolts
      G04680956Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  63. Remove the 2 bolts and the oil pump screen and pickup tube.
    • Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
      Fig 62: Locating Oil Pump Screen And Pickup Tube Bolts
      G04680957Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  64. Remove the 8 nuts and the oil pan baffle.
    Fig 63: Locating Oil Pan Baffle And Nuts
    G04680958Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  65. Remove the accessory drive belt tensioner and the 2 idler pulleys.
    Fig 64: Locating Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner And Idler Pulleys
    G04680959Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  66. Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.
    Fig 65: Identifying Special Tools (303-D055) And Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
    G04680960Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  67. Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft pulley.
    Fig 66: Identifying Special Tools (303-D121) And Crankshaft Pulley
    G04680961Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  68. Using the special tool, remove and discard the crankshaft front seal.
    Fig 67: Identifying Special Tools (303-409)
    G04680962Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    69. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surface. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of sealant.
  69. Remove the 16 bolts and the engine front cover.
    • Discard the gaskets.
      Fig 68: Locating Engine Front Cover Bolts
      G04680963Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    70. CAUTION: This pulse wheel is used in several different engines. Install the pulse wheel with the keyway in the slot stamped "30" or "30RFF" (orange in color).
    Fig 69: Identifying Ignition Pulse Wheel
    G03898322Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  70. Remove the ignition pulse wheel.
  71. Install the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer.
    Fig 70: Identifying Damper Bolt
    G03898296Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    72. CAUTION: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the spark plugs, damage can occur to the cylinder head or spark plug.
    Fig 71: Locating Spark Plugs
    G04680966Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  72. Remove the 6 spark plugs
  73. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise to position the crankshaft keyway in the 11 o'clock position and position the camshafts in the correct position. This will position the No. 1 cylinder at top dead center (TDC).
    • Verify that the camshafts are correctly located. If not, rotate the crankshaft one additional turn and recheck.
      Fig 72: Locating Keyways Position
      G04680967Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  74. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise 120 degrees to the 3 o'clock position to position the RH camshafts in the neutral position.
    Fig 73: Identifying Crankshaft Keyway
    G03898299Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  75. Verify that the RH camshafts are in the neutral position.
    Fig 74: Locating RH Camshafts In Neutral Position
    G04680969Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  76. Remove the RH timing chain tensioner arm.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the tensioner.
    3. Remove the tensioner arm.
      Fig 75: Identifying Bolts, Tensioner And RH Timing Chain Tensioner Arm
      G04680970Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  77. Remove the RH timing chain.
    Fig 76: Locating RH Timing Chain
    G04680971Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  78. Remove the 3 bolts and the RH VCT assembly.
    Fig 77: Locating RH VCT Assembly Bolts
    G04680972Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  79. Rotate the crankcase clockwise 600 degrees (1-2/3 turns) to position the crankcase keyway in the 11 o'clock position. This will position the LH camshafts in the neutral position.
    Fig 78: Positioning Crankcase Key Way In 11 O'Clock Position
    G03898303Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  80. Verify the LH camshafts are in the NEUTRAL position.
    Fig 79: Locating LH Camshafts Position In NEUTRAL Position
    G04680974Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  81. Remove the LH timing chain tensioner and tensioner arm.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the tensioner.
    3. Remove the tensioner arm.
      Fig 80: Identifying Bolts, Tensioner, LH Tensioner Arm
      G04680975Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  82. Remove the LH timing chain.
    Fig 81: Locating LH Timing Chain
    G04680976Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  83. Remove the 4 bolts and the LH VCT assembly.
    Fig 82: Locating LH VCT Assembly Bolts
    G04680977Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  84. Remove the pulley bolt, washer and the crankshaft sprocket.
    Fig 83: Locating Damper Bolt & Crankshaft Sprockets
    G03898307Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  85. Remove the 4 bolts in the sequence shown.
    • Remove the oil pump.
      Fig 84: Locating Removal Sequence Of Oil Pump Bolts
      G04680979Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  86. Remove the crankshaft key.
    Fig 85: Locating Crankshaft Key
    G03898511Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    87. CAUTION: To make sure of correct sealing, do not scratch the camshaft.
    Fig 86: Identifying Special Tools (303-409)
    G04680981Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  87. Using the special tools, remove the camshaft oil seal and discard.
  88. Remove the 2 bolts and the camshaft oil seal retainer
    • Discard the press-in-place gasket.
      Fig 87: Locating Camshaft Oil Seal Retainer And Bolts
      G04680982Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    89. CAUTION: The camshafts must be in the neutral position before removing the bearing caps.
    Fig 88: Locating Camshafts In Neutral Position
    G04680983Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  89. Verify the camshafts are in the neutral position.
    90. CAUTION: Do not allow the camshaft to rotate from the neutral position while removing the variable camshaft timing (VCT) actuator.
    NOTE: Install a 3/8-inch ratchet and extension into the D-slot on the rear of the intake camshaft to hold the camshaft in place for removal of the VCT actuator bolt.
    Fig 89: Locating VCT Actuator And Bolt
    G04680984Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  90. Remove the bolt and the VCT actuator.
    91. CAUTION: Cylinder head camshaft bearing caps are numbered to verify that they are assembled in their original positions. If the numbers cannot be seen, mark the camshaft bearing caps prior to removing them.
    CAUTION: After loosening all of the camshaft bearing cap bolts, remove the camshaft bearing thrust caps (1L and 6L) first, or damage to the thrust caps may occur.
  91. Loosen the bolts evenly in the sequence shown.
    1. Remove the camshaft bearing thrust caps (1L and 6L).
    2. Remove the remaining camshaft bearing caps.
    3. Remove the camshafts from the cylinder head.
      Fig 90: Identifying Loosening Sequence Of Camshaft Bearing Bolts
      G04680985Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    92. CAUTION: The camshafts must be in the neutral position before removing the bearing caps.
    Fig 91: Locating Camshafts In Neutral Position
    G04680986Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  92. Verify the camshafts are in the neutral position.
    93. CAUTION: Do not allow the camshaft to rotate from the neutral position while removing the variable camshaft timing (VCT) actuator.
    NOTE: Install a 3/8-inch ratchet and extension into the D-slot on the rear of the intake camshaft to hold the camshaft in place for removal of the VCT actuator bolt.
    Fig 92: Locating VCT Actuator And Bolt
    G04680987Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  93. Remove the bolt and the VCT actuator.
    94. CAUTION: Cylinder head camshaft bearing caps are numbered to verify that they are assembled in their original positions. If the numbers cannot be seen, mark the camshaft bearing caps prior to removing them.
    CAUTION: After loosening all of the camshaft bearing cap bolts, remove the camshaft bearing thrust caps (5R and 1R) first, or damage to the thrust caps may occur.
  94. Loosen the bolts evenly in the sequence shown.
    1. Remove the camshaft bearing thrust caps (5R and 1R).
    2. Remove the remaining camshaft bearing caps.
    3. Remove the camshafts from the cylinder head.
      Fig 93: Identifying Loosening Sequence Of Camshaft Bearing Bolts
      G04680988Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    95. CAUTION: The camshaft roller followers must be installed in their original positions.
    NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
    NOTE: Mark the location of the roller followers, using a permanent-type marker.
    Fig 94: Locating Camshaft Roller Followers
    G03898508Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  95. Remove the LH and RH camshaft roller followers.
    96. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
  96. Loosen the 8 bolts in the indicated sequence and remove the LH and RH cylinder heads.
    • Discard the bolts and the gaskets.
      Fig 95: Identifying Loosening Sequence Of Cylinder Heads Bolts
      G04680990Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    97. 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 that make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of the head gasket.
    CAUTION: Observe all warnings or cautions and follow all application directions contained on the packaging of the silicone gasket remover and the metal surface prep.
    NOTE: If there is no residual gasket material present, metal surface prep can be used to clean and prepare the surfaces.
  97. Clean the cylinder head-to-cylinder block mating surface of both the cylinder head and the cylinder block.
    1. Remove any large deposits of silicone or gasket material with a plastic scraper.
    2. Apply silicone gasket remover, following package directions, and allow to set for several minutes.
    3. Remove the silicone gasket remover with a plastic scraper. A second application of silicone gasket remover may be required if residual traces of silicone or gasket material remain.
    4. Apply metal surface prep, following package directions, to remove any traces of oil or coolant, and to prepare the surfaces to bond with the new gasket. Do not attempt to make the metal shiny. Some staining of the metal surfaces is normal.
  98. Support the cylinder head on a bench with the head gasket side up.
    99. NOTE: The straightedge used must be flat within 0.0051 mm (0.0002 in) per foot of tool length.
  99. Inspect all areas of the deck face with a straightedge and feeler gauge. The cylinder head must not have depressions deeper than 0.0254 mm (0.001 in) across a 38.1 mm (1.5 in) square area, or scratches more than 0.0254 mm (0.001 in).
  100. Remove the bolts and the oil separator cover.
    • Discard the gasket.
      Fig 96: Locating Oil Separator Cover Bolts
      G03898510Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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