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Engine Front Cover: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Drain the engine oil.
  4. Remove the cooling fan. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  5. Remove the RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - RH .
  6. Remove the LH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - LH .
  7. Rotate the tensioner clockwise and remove the drive belt.
    Fig 1: Rotating Tensioner Clockwise And Removing Drive Belt
    G03886148Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. CAUTION: This bolt is torque-to-yield and cannot be reused.
    Fig 2: Using Special Tool To Remove Bolt And Washer
    G03947597Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Using the special tool, remove the bolt and washer and discard the bolt.
  9. Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft pulley.
    Fig 3: Using Special Tool To Remove Crankshaft Pulley
    G03919906Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Using the special tool, remove and discard the crankshaft front seal.
    Fig 4: Using Special Tool To Remove Crankshaft Front Seal
    G03919889Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the 4 coolant pump pulley bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
  12. Remove the bolt and the accessory drive belt idler pulley.
  13. Using the special tool, remove the power steering pump pulley.
    Fig 5: Using Special Tool To Remove Power Steering Pump Pulley
    G03962417Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Disconnect the power steering pressure tube.
    • Drain the power steering fluid into a suitable container.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Power Steering Pressure Tube
    G03962599Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the nut and position aside the power steering pressure tube.
    Fig 7: Removing Nut And Positioning Aside Power Steering Pressure Tube
    G03933414Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the bolts and position the power steering pump assembly aside.
    Fig 8: Removing Bolts And Positioning Power Steering Pump Assembly Aside
    G03962601Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
  18. Remove the CMP sensor bolt and the CMP sensor.
  19. Remove the nut and position the LH radio interference capacitor aside.
  20. Remove the nut and the upper radiator hose bracket.
    Fig 9: Removing Nut And Upper Radiator Hose Bracket
    G03962421Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the nut and position the RH radio interference capacitor aside.
  22. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
  23. Remove the 4 oil pan bolts.
  24. Remove the nut and the A/C manifold and tube assembly support bracket.
    Fig 10: Removing Nut And A/C Manifold And Tube Assembly Support Bracket
    G03962422Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. If equipped, remove the nut and the transmission cooler tube support bracket.
    Fig 11: Removing Nut And Transmission Cooler Tube Support Bracket
    G03218052Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the bolts and the studs.
    Fig 12: Removing Bolts And Studs
    G03962424Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    27. 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 13: Removing Engine Front Cover From Front Cover-To-Cylinder Block Dowel
    G03885295Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove the engine front cover from the front cover-to-cylinder block dowel.
    • Remove the engine front cover gaskets.
    • Clean the mating surfaces with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
    • Inspect the mating surfaces.
  28. Remove the CKP sensor bolt and the CKP sensor.
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