LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Ford >> 2000 >> Contour SE, 2.5 L, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 1991 (Engine - 2.3L - (Hybrid)) >> In-Vehicle Servicing >> Engine Front Cover >> Removal

Engine Front Cover: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: Do not loosen or remove the crankshaft pulley bolt without first installing the special tools as instructed in this procedure. The crankshaft pulley and the crankshaft timing sprocket are not keyed to the crankshaft. The crankshaft, the crankshaft sprocket and the pulley are fitted together by friction, using diamond washers between the flange faces on each part. For that reason, the crankshaft sprocket is also unfastened if you loosen the pulley bolt. Before any repair requiring loosening or removal of the crankshaft pulley bolt, the crankshaft and camshafts must be locked in place by the special service tools, otherwise severe engine damage can occur.
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.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE - HYBRID article.
  3. Remove the crankshaft pulley. For additional information refer to Crankshaft Pulley .
  4. Remove the engine mount. For additional information, refer to Engine Mount .
    5. CAUTION: Use care not to damage the engine front cover or the crankshaft when removing the seal.
  5. Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft front oil seal.
    6. Fig 1: Locating Crankshaft Front Oil Seal And Special Tool (303-409)
    GF0024074Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the 3 bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
  7. Remove the 3 bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
  8. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
    9. NOTE: Whenever the CKP sensor is removed, a new one must be installed, using the alignment tool supplied with the new part.
  9. Remove and discard the CKP sensor.
  10. Remove the bolts and the engine front cover.
    11. Fig 2: Locating Engine Front Cover Bolts
    G03897743Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals