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Engine Front Cover: Installation

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  1. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of sealant.
    • Clean all sealing surfaces with metal surface prep and install new gaskets.
    NOTE: 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.
    NOTE: Do not damage the oil pan gasket while cleaning the sealant from the lower cylinder block-to-oil pan joint.
  2. Apply a 6 mm (0.23 in) diameter dot of silicone gasket and sealant to the cylinder block, lower cylinder block, cylinder head and oil pan mating surfaces.
    NOTE: The engine front cover must be installed and the bolts tightened within 4 minutes of applying sealant.
    Fig 1: Locating Engine Front Cover & Bolts
    G06263350Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Position the engine front cover and install the bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    ITEM DESCRIPTION TABLE

    Item Part Number Description
    1 W701525 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 47.5
    2 W701525 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 47.5
    3 W708222 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 64
    4 W710030 Stud, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M6 x 1 x 20/M8 x 1.25 x 47.5
    5 W701525 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 47.5
    6 W701525 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 47.5
    7 W701525 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 47.5
    8 W701525 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 47.5
    9 W701525 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 47.5
    10 W708221 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 118
    11 W708221 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 118
    12 W701525 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 47.5
    13 W710030 Stud, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M6 x 1 x 20/M8 x 1.25 x 47.5
    14 W708222 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 64
    15 W701525 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 118
    16 W701525 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 47.5
    Fig 2: Identifying Solenoid Body Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G06263351Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the 2 oil pan-to-front cover bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  5. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.
    • Install the plug and tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
  6. Install the engine mount. For additional information, refer to Removal and Installation .
  7. Install the LH and RH VCT  oil control solenoids. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  8. Connect the 2 CMP  sensor electrical connectors and attach the wiring harness retainer to the engine front cover stud bolt.
  9. Connect the Crankshaft Position (CKP) electrical connector and attach the wiring harness retainer.
  10. Attach the wiring harness retainer to the engine front cover stud bolt.
  11. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner and the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  12. Position the generator and install the 2 studs.
    • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  13. Install the generator bolt and 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  14. Install the crankshaft front seal. For additional information, refer to LOWER END COMPONENTS - EXPLODED VIEW  and Installation .
  15. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
  16. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  17. Using the scan tool, perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure following the on-screen instructions.
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