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Engine Front Cover: Installation

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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.
CAUTION: Do not damage the oil pan gasket while cleaning the sealant from the lower cylinder block-to-oil pan joint.
  1. Clean all sealing surfaces with metal surface cleaner.
  2. Install 3 new gaskets in the front cover.
    3. NOTE: The engine front cover must be installed and the bolts tightened within 4 minutes of applying the sealant.
    Fig 1: Locations Of Silicone Gasket & Sealer
    G03429647Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Apply a 6 mm (0.24 in) diameter dot of silicone gasket and sealer to the cylinder block, lower cylinder block, cylinder head and oil pan mating surfaces.
    4. NOTE: Fasteners 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15 and 16 are studs.
    Fig 2: Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G03429648Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Position the cover and install the studs and bolts in the sequence shown.
  5. Install the 2 oil pan-to-front cover bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    Fig 3: Installing 2 Oil Pan-To-Front Cover Bolts
    G03429649Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the oil pan plug and drain the engine oil.
    • Install the plug and tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
  7. Install the (CKP) sensor and connect the electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Installing (CKP) Sensor & Connect Electrical Connector
    G03429650Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the crankshaft front seal. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT FRONT OIL SEAL .
  9. Install the tensioner and bolt.
    Fig 5: Installing Tensioner & Bolt
    G03429651Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the power steering pump. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING .
  11. Install the CMP and the bolt.
    • Connect the electrical connector.
    Fig 6: Installing CMP & Bolt
    G03429652Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the generator bracket and bolts.
    Fig 7: Installing Bolts
    G03429653Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Position the generator and install the lower generator bolts.
    Fig 8: Installing Lower Generator Bolts
    G03429654Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the upper generator bolts.
    Fig 9: Installing Upper Generator Bolts
    G03429655Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Position the wiring harness and bracket and install the nut.
    Fig 10: Installing Wiring Harness & Bracket Nut
    G03429656Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and install the accessory drive belt.
    Fig 11: Rotating Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Clockwise
    G03429657Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the splash shield and the screws and pin-type retainer.
    Fig 12: Installing Splash Shield & Screws
    G03429658Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the RH and LH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER RH  and VALVE COVER LH  removal.
  19. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
  20. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  21. Fill and bleed the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
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