Front Cover: Installation
- Ensure sealing surfaces on cylinder block and front cover are clean. Install NEW gaskets on front cover and apply silicone sealant to sealing grooves on front cover. See Fig 2.
- Install front cover on cylinder block with retaining bolts finger tight. Using NEW gasket, install water pump. Tighten water pump bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Tighten front cover retaining bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Ensure proper procedure is used when installing vibration damper. See CRANKSHAFT FRONT SEAL .
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.