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Front Cover: Escape: Installation

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CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surface. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of sealant.
CAUTION: Do not damage the oil pan gasket while cleaning the sealant from the lower cylinder block-to-oil pan joint.
  1. Clean all sealing surfaces with metal surface cleaner.
  2. Install 3 new gaskets in the front cover.
    3. NOTE: The engine front cover must be installed and the bolts tightened within 4 minutes of applying the sealant.
    Fig 1: Locations Of Silicone Gasket & Sealer
    G03429647Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Apply a 6 mm (0.24 in) diameter dot of silicone gasket and sealer to the cylinder block, lower cylinder block, cylinder head and oil pan mating surfaces.
    4. NOTE: Fasteners 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15 and 16 are studs.
    Fig 2: Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G03429648Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Position the cover and install the studs and bolts in the sequence shown in illustration.
  5. Install the 2 oil pan-to-front cover bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    Fig 3: Installing 2 Oil Pan-To-Front Cover Bolts
    G03429649Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the oil pan plug and drain the engine oil.
    • Install the plug and tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
  7. Install the (CKP) sensor and connect the electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Installing (CKP) Sensor & Connect Electrical Connector
    G03429650Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the crankshaft front seal. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT FRONT OIL SEAL .
  9. Install the tensioner and bolt.
    Fig 5: Installing Tensioner & Bolt
    G03429651Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the CMP and the bolt.
    • Connect the electrical connector.
    Fig 6: Installing CMP & Bolt
    G03429652Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the power steering pump.
  12. Install the front engine support insulator.
  13. Install the generator.
  14. Install the RH and LH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER .
  15. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
  16. Connect the battery ground cable.
  17. Fill and bleed the power steering system. .
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