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Engine Front Cover: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. Remove both of the valve covers. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER LH , VALVE COVER RH - 4.6L  or VALVE COVER RH - 5.4L .
  3. Remove the radiator. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  4. Remove the water pump. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  5. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  6. Remove the top bolts and the lower bolt and position the power steering pump aside.
    Fig 1: Removing Top Bolts And Lower Bolt
    G02762826Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G02762827Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
    Fig 3: Removing Drain Plug
    G02762828Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the oil pan front bolts.
    Fig 4: Removing Oil Pan Front Bolts
    G02762829Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the crankshaft front seal. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT FRONT SEAL .
  11. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G02762830Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the bolt and the belt idler pulley.
    Fig 6: Removing Bolt And Belt Idler Pulley
    G02762831Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 7: Removing Bolts
    G02762832Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    14. 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.
    Fig 8: Removing Engine Front Cover From Front Cover To Cylinder Block Dowel
    G02762833Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the engine front cover from the front cover to cylinder block dowel.
    • Discard the engine front cover gasket.
    • Clean the mating surfaces with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
    • Inspect the mating surfaces.
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