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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
    G03887296Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. NOTE: Remove the thermostat housing only if a new front cover is being installed.
  3. Remove the stud bolts and the thermostat housing.
    • Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
      Fig 2: Removing O-Ring Seal
      G03887297Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. NOTE: Only one shown, others similar.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolts
    G03887298Courtesy 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
    G03887299Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the power steering pump upper mounting bolts.
    Fig 5: Removing Power Steering Pump Upper Mounting Bolts
    G03887251Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the LH fan stator stand-off.
    Fig 6: Removing LH Fan Stator Stand-Off
    G03887252Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: The front bolt will remain in the power steering pump.
    Fig 7: Removing Power Steering Pump Bolts
    G03887253Courtesy 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
    G03887303Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    10. Vehicle with single generator 

  10. Remove the bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
    Fig 9: Removing Bolts And Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner
    G03887304Courtesy 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
    G03887305Courtesy 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.
  12. Remove the bolts and the coolant pump.
    • Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
      Fig 11: Removing Bolts Coolant Pump
      G03887306Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the oil pump. For additional information, refer to OIL PUMP .
  14. Remove the bolts and the front cover.
    Fig 12: Removing Bolts Front Cover
    G03887307Courtesy 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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