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Engine Front Cover: Removal

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    ALL VEHICLES 

  1. Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD .
  2. Remove the retaining nut and position the fuel line retaining bracket aside.
    Fig 1: Removing Retaining Nut
    G02764536Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. NOTE: Remove the thermostat housing only if a new front cover is being installed.
    Fig 2: Removing Stud Bolts And Thermostat Housing
    G02764537Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the stud bolts and the thermostat housing. Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
    4. NOTE: Only one shown, others similar.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolts And Accessory Drive Idler Pulleys
    G02764538Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the bolts and the accessory drive idler pulleys.
  5. Disconnect the engine coolant fill hose from the retaining clip. Loosen the clamp and remove the engine coolant fill hose.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Engine Coolant Fill Hose From Retaining Clip
    G02764539Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the power steering pump mounting bolt.
    Fig 5: Removing Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolt
    G02764540Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the LH fan stator stand-off.
    Fig 6: Removing LH Fan Stator Stand-Off
    G02764541Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: The front bolt will remain in the power steering pump.
    Fig 7: Removing Power Steering Pump Bolts And Position Aside
    G02764542Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the power steering pump bolts and position aside.
  9. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Lower Radiator Hose
    G02764543Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    10. VEHICLE WITH SINGLE GENERATOR 

  10. Remove the bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
    Fig 9: Removing Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner
    G02764544Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    11. ALL VEHICLES 

    NOTE: Remove the coolant pump pulley only if a new front cover is being installed.
    Fig 10: Removing Coolant Pump Pulley
    G02764545Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the coolant pump pulley.
    12. NOTE: Remove the coolant pump only if a new front cover is being installed.
    Fig 11: Removing O-Ring Seal
    G02764546Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the bolts and the coolant pump.
    • Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
  13. Remove the oil pump. For additional information, refer to OIL PUMP .
  14. Remove the bolts and the front cover.
    Fig 12: Removing Bolts And Front Cover
    G02764547Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    15. CAUTION: Sealant is used where the crankcase and lower crankcase meet. Failure to cut the sealant could result in pulling the lower crankcase seal out while removing the front cover gasket.
  15. Use a thin blade scraper to cut the sealant where the crankcase and the lower crankcase meet. Remove and discard the front cover gasket.
    • Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
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