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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. Drain the engine oil.
  3. Remove the engine cooling fan. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  4. Remove the RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - RH .
  5. Remove the LH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - LH .
  6. Rotate the tensioner clockwise and remove the accessory drive belt.
    Fig 1: Rotating Tensioner Clockwise And Removing Accessory Drive Belt
    G03886148Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the nut and position aside the transmission cooler tube support bracket.
    Fig 2: Removing Transmission Cooler Tube Support Bracket Nut
    G03933415Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the nut and position aside the power steering pressure hose support bracket.
    Fig 3: Removing Power Steering Pressure Tube Support Bracket Nut
    G03933414Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Using the special tool, remove the power steering pump pulley.
    Fig 4: Removing Power Steering Pump Pulley Using Special Tool
    G03963036Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the power steering pressure tube.
    • Drain the power steering fluid into a suitable container.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Power Steering Pressure Tube
    G03962599Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the 3 bolts and position the power steering pump aside.
    Fig 6: Removing Power Steering Pump Bolts
    G03962601Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer.
    • Discard the crankshaft pulley bolt.
  13. Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft pulley.
    Fig 7: Removing Crankshaft Pulley Using Special Tool
    G03919906Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Using the special tool, remove and discard the crankshaft front seal.
    Fig 8: Removing Crankshaft Front Seal Using Special Tool
    G03919889Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the 3 bolts and the 3 accessory drive idler pulleys.
  16. Remove the 4 bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
  17. Remove the 3 bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
  18. Disconnect the RH camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
  19. Remove the bolt and the RH CMP sensor.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
  20. Remove the nut and the upper radiator hose support bracket.
    Fig 9: Removing Upper Radiator Hose Support Bracket Nut
    G03963041Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the nut and position the RH radio ignition interference capacitor aside.
  22. Disconnect the LH CMP sensor electrical connector.
  23. Remove the bolt and the LH CMP sensor.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
  24. Remove the nut and position the LH radio ignition interference capacitor aside.
  25. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
  26. Remove the 4 front oil pan bolts.
  27. Remove the bolts and the studs.
    Fig 10: Removing Bolts And Studs
    G03933693Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    28. 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 11: Removing Engine Front Cover From Front Cover To Cylinder Block Dowel
    G03885295Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. 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.
  29. Remove the bolt and the CKP sensor.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
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