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Engine Front Cover: Removal

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Fig 1: Identifying Engine Front Cover
G03962013Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
CAUTION: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.
  1. Remove the coolant pump. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  2. Remove the camshaft synchronizer. For additional information, refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS .
  3. Remove the crankshaft front seal. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT FRONT SEAL .
  4. Drain the engine oil. Install the drain plug when finished.
    • Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
  5. Remove the oil filter.
  6. Remove the 2 oil pan-to-engine front cover bolts.
  7. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
  8. If equipped, remove the retaining nut and position the transmission cooler tube support bracket aside.
  9. Remove the bolt and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
    Fig 2: Removing Bolt And Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner
    G03962014Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. NOTE: Loosen the 2 upper bolts and the lower rear bolt first, then loosen the lower front bolt while sliding the power steering pump out.
    Fig 3: Removing Power Steering Pump Bolts
    G03962015Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Loosen the 4 power steering pump bolts and slide the power steering pump out approximately 25 mm (1 in).
  11. Remove the bolt and the A/C compressor and power steering pump bracket brace.
    Fig 4: Removing Bolt And A/C Compressor And Power Steering Pump Bracket Brace
    G03962016Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    12. CAUTION: The cap screw is concealed by the oil pump housing. Failure to remove this retainer will result in damage to the engine front cover.
  12. Remove the bolt and the stud bolts. Slide the engine front cover from the studs. Remove and discard the gasket.
    13. NOTE: There are 2 different studs. Note the locations of the studs for installation reference.
  13. Remove the 4 studs
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