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Engine Front Cover: Installation

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    NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive disks or other abrasive means to clean sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.
  1. Clean and inspect the mounting surfaces of the engine and the front cover.
    2. NOTE: The engine front cover must be installed and the bolts tightened within 4 minutes of applying the silicone gasket and sealant.
    Fig 1: Applying Silicone Gasket And Sealant On Engine Front Cover
    G06094885Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Apply a 2.5 mm (0.09 in) bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the cylinder head and oil pan joint areas. Apply a 2.5 mm (0.09 in) bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the front cover.
  3. Install the engine front cover. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown, to the following specifications:
    • Tighten the 8-mm bolts and stud bolt to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    • Tighten the 13-mm bolts to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
      Fig 2: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Engine Front Cover Bolts
      G06094886Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the accessory drive belt idler pulley and bracket and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  5. Install the coolant pump pulley and bolts.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
    6. NOTE: Remove the through bolt from the Camshaft Front Oil Seal Installer.
    NOTE: Lubricate the oil seal with clean engine oil.
    Fig 3: Installing Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Using Special Tool
    G06094868Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Using the Camshaft Front Oil Seal Installer, install the crankshaft front oil seal.
  7. Install the engine mount. For additional information, refer to ENGINE MOUNT .
  8. Install the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT PULLEY .
    9. NOTE: Only hand-tighten the bolt or damage to the front cover can occur.
    Fig 4: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
    G06094854Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install a 6 mm x 18 mm bolt through the crankshaft pulley and thread it into the front cover.
  10. Install the CKP  sensor and the 2 bolts.
    • Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
      Fig 5: Locating CKP Sensor And Bolts
      G06096795Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Using the Crankshaft Sensor Aligner, adjust the CKP  sensor.
    • Tighten the 2 CKP  bolts to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
      Fig 6: Identifying Crankshaft Sensor Aligner
      G06094890Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Connect the CKP  sensor electrical connector.
  13. Remove the 6 mm x 18 mm bolt.
    Fig 7: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
    G06094854Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the accessory drive belt and smooth idler pulley. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE - 2.5L .
  15. Using the scan tool, perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure, following the on-screen instructions.
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