Engine - 4.6L: Material
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MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Motorcraft Silicone Gasket Remover ZC-30 | - |
| Motorcraft Metal Surface Prep ZC-31 | - |
| Silicone Gasket and Sealant TA-30 or equivalent | WSE-M4G323-A4 |
| Instant Gel Adhesive TA-19 or equivalent | WSK-M2G402-A4 |
| SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent | WSS-M2C930-A |
| Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (in California and Oregon VC-7-B, in Canada VC-7-C) or equivalent (yellow in color) | WSS-M97B51-A1 |
| Hydraulic Chain Tensioner Retaining Clip 1L3Z-6P250-AA | - |
- Record the main bearing code found on the front of the engine block.
- Record the main bearing code found on the back of the crankshaft.
- Using the data recorded earlier and the Bearing Select Fit Chart, Standard Bearings, determine the required bearing grade for each main bearing.
- Read the first letter of the engine block main bearing code and the first letter of the crankshaft main bearing code.
- Read down the column below the engine block main bearing code letter, and across the row next to the crankshaft main bearing code letter, until the two intersect. This is the required bearing grade for the number one crankshaft main bearing.
- As an example, if the engine block code letter is "F" and the crankshaft code letter is "D", the correct bearing grade for this main bearing is a "2".
- Repeat this process for the remaining four main bearings.
- If oversize bearings are being used, use the procedure in the previous step and the Bearing Select Fit Chart, Oversize Bearings to determine the required bearing grade for each main bearing.
- Install the crankshaft upper main bearings into the cylinder block and lubricate them with clean engine oil.
- Install the crankshaft onto the upper crankshaft main bearings.
- Push the crankshaft rearward and install the crankshaft upper thrust washer at the back of the No. 5 upper main bearing.
- Install the rear main bearing cap.
- Install the crankshaft lower main bearings into the main bearing caps and lubricate them with clean engine oil. Locate the main bearing cap on the cylinder block and, keeping the cap as square as possible, alternately draw the cap down evenly using the cap fasteners.
- Install the vertical main bearing cap fasteners and tighten in two stages, in the sequence shown in Fig 8.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
- Tighten the jack screws against the cylinder block in two stages, in the sequence shown in Fig 9.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install the side bolts and tighten them in the sequence shown in Fig 10.
- Using the special tools, install the piston and connecting rod with the upper connecting rod bearing in place.
- Once the connecting rod is seated on the crankshaft journal, remove the special tool.
- Position the lower bearing and connecting rod, and install the new bolts loosely.
- Tighten the bolts in two stages, using the sequence shown in Fig 13.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 43 Nm (32 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 105 degrees.
- Position the oil pump and install the bolts loosely. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in Fig 14.
- Install the head gasket over the dowel pins.
- Install the cylinder head on the dowels and the head gasket. Loosely install new bolts.
- Tighten the LH bolts in the sequence shown.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
- Stage 3: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
- Tighten the RH bolts in the sequence shown in Fig 18.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
- Stage 3: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
- Remove the special tools from both ends of the cylinder head.
- Install the hydraulic lash adjusters in their original locations.
- Install the RH exhaust manifold gaskets and the exhaust manifold. Tighten the nuts in the sequence shown in Fig 21.
- Install the oil level indicator tube.
- Install a new O-ring seal on the oil level indicator tube.
- Install the oil level indicator tube.
- Install the bolt.
- Install the LH exhaust manifold and the exhaust manifold gaskets. Tighten the nuts in the sequence shown in Fig 23.
- Using a vise, compress the tensioner plunger.
- Install a retaining clip on the tensioner to hold the plunger in during installation.
- Remove the tensioner from the vise.
- If the copper links are not visible, mark one link on one end and one link on the other end, and use as timing marks.
- Install the timing chain guides.
- Position the LH timing chain guide.
- Install and tighten the LH bolts.
- Position the RH timing chain guide.
- Install and tighten the RH bolts.
- Rotate the RH camshaft sprocket until the timing mark is approximately at the 11 o'clock position. Rotate the LH camshaft sprocket until the timing mark is approximately at the 12 o'clock position.
- Using the special tool, position the crankshaft so the number one cylinder is at TDC.
- Remove the special tool.
- Install the crankshaft sprocket, making sure the flange faces forward.
- Position the LH (inner) timing chain on the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the copper (marked) link with the timing mark on the sprocket.
- Install the LH timing chain on the camshaft sprocket, aligning the copper (marked) link with the timing marks on the sprocket.
- Position the LH timing chain tensioner arm on the dowel pin and install the LH timing chain tensioner.
- Remove the retaining clip from the LH timing chain tensioner.
- Position the RH (outer) timing chain on the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the copper (marked) link with the timing mark on the sprocket.
- Install the RH timing chain on the camshaft sprocket, aligning the copper (marked) link with the timing marks on the sprocket.
- Position the RH timing chain tensioner arm on the dowel pin and install the RH timing chain tensioner.
- Remove the retaining clip from the RH timing chain tensioner.
- Make sure that the copper (marked) chain links are lined up with the dots on the crankshaft sprockets and the camshaft sprocket.
- Install the special tool between the valve spring coils to prevent valve stem seal damage.
- Install the camshaft roller followers.
- Install the special tool.
- Compress the valve spring.
- Install the camshaft roller followers in their original locations.
- Install the eight spark plugs.
- Tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).
- Install the crankshaft sensor ring on the crankshaft.
- Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant along the cylinder head-to-cylinder block surface and the oil pan-to-cylinder block surface, at the locations shown in Fig 43.
- Install a new engine front cover gasket on the engine front cover. Position the engine front cover. Install the fasteners finger-tight.
- Tighten the front cover fasteners in the sequence shown to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Position the belt idler pulley and install the bolt.
- Lubricate the engine front cover and the front seal inner lip with clean engine oil.
- Using the special tools, install the crankshaft front seal into the engine front cover.
- Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the woodruff key slot on the crankshaft pulley.
- Using the special tool, install the crankshaft pulley.
- Tighten the new crankshaft pulley bolt in four stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Loosen 360 degrees.
- Stage 3: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
- Stage 4: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
- Position the power steering pump and install the bolts.
- If a new gasket is being installed, apply instant gel adhesive completely around the gasket groove in the LH valve cover. Install the new valve cover gasket.
- Apply silicone gasket and sealant in two places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.
- Position the LH valve cover and gasket on the cylinder head and install the bolts loosely.
- Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in Fig 56.
- If a new gasket is being installed, apply instant gel adhesive completely around the gasket groove in the RH valve cover. Install the new valve cover gasket.
- Apply silicone gasket and sealant in two places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.
- Position the RH valve cover and gasket on the cylinder head and install the bolts loosely.
- Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in Fig 60.
- Install the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve and hose in the RH valve cover.
- Install the crankcase ventilation tube on the LH valve cover.
- Install the radio frequency interference capacitors.
- Roughly position the engine control sensor wiring harness and mount it on the valve cover studs.
- Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
- Connect the oil pressure switch electrical connector.
- Connect the KS electrical connector.
- Connect the RH radio frequency interference capacitor electrical connector.
- Connect the CMP sensor electrical connector.
- Connect the LH radio frequency interference capacitor and CHT sensor electrical connectors.
- Install the cylinder block drain plugs.
- Position a new gasket and the oil filter adapter. Install the bolts and nut.
- Position the LH and RH engine mounts to the cylinder block and install the six bolts.
- If equipped, install the A/C compressor and the bolts.
- Install the coolant pump.
- Lubricate the new O-ring seal using engine coolant and install the O-ring seal onto the coolant pump.
- Position the coolant pump into the engine block.
- Install the bolts.
- Position the coolant pump pulley on the coolant pump and install the bolts.
- Inspect the rear seal retainer plate. Clean the mating surface for the rear seal retainer plate with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
- Apply a 4-mm (0.16-in) bead of silicone gasket and sealant around the crankshaft rear seal retainer sealing surface.
- Install the crankshaft rear seal retainer plate and loosely install the six bolts.
- Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in Fig 78.
- Install the oil drain plug before installing the oil pan.
- Install the oil pump screen and pickup tube spacer.
- Position the oil pump screen and pickup tube and install the bolts.
- Inspect the oil pan. Clean the mating surface for the oil pan with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
- Apply silicone gasket and sealant at the rear oil seal retainer-to-cylinder block sealing surface.
- Apply silicone gasket and sealant at the engine front cover-to-cylinder block sealing surface.
- Install the oil pan gasket and the oil pan and loosely install the bolts.
- Tighten the bolts in two stages, in the sequence shown in Fig 85.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
- Install the special tool.
- Install the special tool.
- Install the special tool and remove the engine from the work stand.
- Lower the engine onto wooden blocks.
- Install the special tool and raise the engine.
- Install the oil level indicator tube nut and insert the oil level indicator.
- Using the special tools, install a new crankshaft rear seal.
- Using the special tools, install the crankshaft rear oil slinger.
- Install the flexplate and bolts. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in Fig 93.
- Install the engine. For additional information, refer to ENGINE .
NOTE:
Before assembling the cylinder block, all sealing surfaces must be free of chips, dirt, paint and foreign material. Also, make sure the coolant and oil passages are clear.
NOTE:
The oil groove on the thrust washer must face toward the front of the engine (against the crankshaft thrust surface).
NOTE:
Rotate the jack screws into the bearing caps enough to provide clearance to the cylinder block prior to installing the bearing caps.
CAUTION:
Do not scratch the cylinder walls or crankshaft journals with the connecting rod.
NOTE:
The next three steps are for all eight connecting rods, rod caps and pistons. Only one connecting rod, rod cap and piston is shown.
NOTE:
Make sure the identification marks on the piston and connecting rod face toward the front of the engine.
CAUTION:
Do not scratch the cylinder walls or crankshaft journals with the connecting rod.
CAUTION:
The rod cap installation must keep the same orientation as marked during disassembly.
NOTE:
The connecting rod caps are of the "cracked" design and must mate with the connecting rod ends. Excessive bearing clearance will result if not mated correctly.
NOTE:
Main bearing caps are removed for clarity.
NOTE:
Rotate the crankshaft after each connecting rod is installed and tightened to check for assembly binding.
CAUTION:
The gasket sealing surfaces on the cylinder head and cylinder block must be clean. For additional information, refer to CYLINDER HEADS - 4.6L .
CAUTION:
The use of sealing aids (aviation cement, copper spray and glue) is not permitted. The gasket must be installed dry.
CAUTION:
The new gasket has a film coating which is crucial to the gasket's ability to seal correctly. Do not scratch the gasket.
NOTE:
RH head gasket shown; LH head gasket similar.
CAUTION:
Cylinder head machining or milling is not authorized by the Ford Motor Company. Cylinder head flatness must be within 0.0254 mm (0.001 in) across a 38.1 mm (1.5 in) square area.
CAUTION:
The gasket sealing surfaces on the cylinder head and cylinder block must be clean. For additional information, refer to CYLINDER HEADS - 4.6L .
CAUTION:
The use of sealing aids (aviation cement, copper spray and glue) is not permitted. The gasket must be installed dry.
CAUTION:
Do not allow the dowels to scratch the sealing surface of the cylinder head during cylinder head installation.
NOTE:
The new cylinder head bolts must be lightly oiled with a rag, and allowed to drain for a few minutes prior to installation.
NOTE:
RH cylinder head shown; LH cylinder head similar.
NOTE:
Make sure to tighten the bolts in sequence in three stages.
NOTE:
Make sure to tighten the bolts in the following three stages.
NOTE:
Lubricate the hydraulic lash adjusters with clean engine oil.
NOTE:
Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine oil.
CAUTION:
Timing chain procedures must be followed exactly or damage to valves and pistons will result.
CAUTION:
Prior to installation, inspect the tensioner-sealing bead for seal integrity. If cracks, tears, separation from the tensioner body or permanent compression of the seal bead is observed, install a new tensioner.
CAUTION:
When instructed to do so, rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise only. Do not rotate past the position shown or severe piston and valve damage can occur. See Fig 29.
NOTE:
The number one cylinder is at top dead center (TDC) when the stud on the engine block fits into the slot in the handle of the special tool.
NOTE:
The LH timing chain tensioner arm has a bump near the dowel hole for identification.
NOTE:
Lubricate the camshaft roller followers using clean engine oil.
NOTE:
Position the cam lobe away from the camshaft roller follower location prior to installing each camshaft roller follower.
CAUTION:
When installing the spark plugs, use care not to exceed the recommended torque.
NOTE:
If the front cover is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
NOTE:
If not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
NOTE:
Use a suitable strap wrench (303-D055) to hold the pulley while tightening the bolt.
NOTE:
The front lower hole in the power steering pump is not used.
NOTE:
If not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
NOTE:
If not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
NOTE:
RH shown; LH similar.
NOTE:
LH shown; RH similar.
CAUTION:
Do not rotate the coolant pump housing once the coolant pump has been positioned in the cylinder block. Damage to the O-ring seal will occur.
CAUTION:
Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the aluminum retainer plate. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to clean sealing surfaces.
NOTE:
If not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
Fig 76: Applying Bead Of Silicone Gasket And Sealant Around Crankshaft Rear Seal Retainer Sealing Surface
CAUTION:
Make sure the O-ring is in place and not damaged. A missing or damaged O-ring can cause foam in the lubrication system, low oil pressure and severe engine damage.
NOTE:
Clean and inspect the mating surfaces and install a new O-ring. Lubricate the O-ring with clean engine oil.
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 clean sealing surfaces.
NOTE:
If the oil pan is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing areas cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
Fig 82: Applying Bead Of Silicone Gasket And Sealant To Rear Oil Seal Retainer-To-Cylinder Block Sealing Surface
NOTE:
The oil level indicator and tube are removed for clarity.
NOTE:
Lubricate the inner lip of the crankshaft rear seal with clean engine oil.