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Engine Front Cover: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Drain the engine oil.
  3. Remove the cooling fan. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
  4. Remove the RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover - RH  in this article.
  5. Remove the LH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover - LH  in this article.
  6. Rotate the tensioner clockwise and remove the drive belt.
    7. Fig 1: Rotating Tensioner Clockwise
    GF0000336Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: This bolt is torque-to-yield and cannot be reused.
  7. Using the special tool, remove the bolt and washer and discard the bolt.
    8. Fig 2: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
    GF0002598Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft pulley.
    9. Fig 3: Removing Crankshaft Pulley Using Special Tool
    G03919906Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Using the special tool, remove and discard the crankshaft front seal.
    10. Fig 4: Removing Crankshaft Front Seal Using Special Tool
    G03919889Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the 4 coolant pump pulley bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
  11. Remove the 3 bolts and the 3 accessory drive belt idler pulleys.
  12. Using the special tool, remove the power steering pump pulley.
    13. Fig 5: Removing Power Steering Pump Pulley Using Special Tool
    GF0002605Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Disconnect the power steering pressure tube.
    • Drain the power steering fluid into a suitable container.
    14. Fig 6: Locating Power Steering Pressure Tube
    GF0002606Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the nut and position aside the power steering pressure tube.
    15. Fig 7: Locating Power Steering Pressure Hose Support Bracket Nut
    GF0002607Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the bolts and position the power steering pump assembly aside.
    16. Fig 8: Locating Power Steering Pump Bolts
    GF0002608Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
  17. Remove the CMP sensor bolt and the CMP sensor.
  18. Remove the nut and position the LH radio interference capacitor aside.
  19. Remove the nut and the upper radiator hose bracket.
    20. Fig 9: Locating Upper Radiator Hose Bracket Nut
    GF0002609Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the nut and position the RH radio interference capacitor aside.
  21. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
  22. Remove the 4 oil pan bolts.
  23. Remove the nut and the A/C manifold and tube assembly support bracket.
    24. Fig 10: Locating A/C Manifold And Tube Assembly Support Bracket
    GF0002610Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. If equipped, remove the nut and the transmission cooler tube support bracket.
    25. Fig 11: Locating Transmission Cooler Tube Support Bracket
    GF0002611Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the bolts and the studs.
    26. Fig 12: Locating Cover Studs
    GF0002612Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    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.
  26. Remove the engine front cover from the front cover-to-cylinder block dowel.
    • Remove the engine front cover gaskets.
    • Clean the mating surfaces with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
    • Inspect the mating surfaces.
    27. Fig 13: Removing Engine Front Cover From Front Cover-To-Cylinder Block Dowel
    GF0000327Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove the CKP sensor bolt and the CKP sensor.
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