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Engine Rear Cover: Installation

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  1. Apply a bead of sealant at the back seam of the upper and lower crankcase.
    Fig 1: Applying Sealant To Upper And Lower Crankcase
    G03887338Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Apply a bead of sealant at the oil pump cover joint.
    Fig 2: Applying Bead Of Sealant At Oil Pump Cover Joint
    G03899250Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the rear engine cover.
    • Install the press in place gasket.
    • Install the rear engine cover.
    • Install the bolts.
      Fig 3: Installing Rear Engine Cover Bolts
      G03899251Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the turbocharger heat shield and bolts.
    Fig 4: Turbocharger Heat Shield Bolts - With Torque Specification
    G03887341Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: The crankshaft rear oil seal and wear sleeve are installed as an assembly.
    NOTE: Lubricate the outer diameter of the rubber seal with a solution of dish soap and water (approximately 50/50) prior to assembly. Do not use any other type of lubricant.
    NOTE: Apply a bead of threadlock 262® around the circumference of the outer rear edge of the secondary crankshaft flange.
    Fig 5: Installing Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Using Special Tool
    G03887293Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Using the special tool, install the crankshaft rear oil seal.
  6. Install the front flywheel adapter.
    Fig 6: Identifying Flywheel Adapter
    G03887288Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the flexplate or flywheel.
    • Install the bolts.
    • Tighten the bolts to 5 N.m (44 lb-in).
    • Tighten all bolts to 94 N.m (69 lb-ft) in the sequence shown.
      Fig 7: Flexplate Or Flywheel Tightening Sequence
      G03907158Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    8. Vehicles with manual transmission 

  8. Install the clutch and pressure plate. For additional information, refer to CLUTCH .

    9. All vehicles 

  9. Install the transmission. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 4R100 for automatic transmission or MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - ZF 6 SPEED for manual transmission.

    10. Vehicles with automatic transmission 

  10. Install the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTERS .
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