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Sable & Taurus: Installation

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    CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs, or other 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 three new gaskets in the front cover.
    3. NOTE: The engine front cover must be installed and the bolts tightened within six minutes of applying the sealant.
    Fig 1: Identifying Locations For Applying Gasket And Sealer
    G01592722Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Apply a 6 mm (0.24 in) diameter dot of gasket and sealer to the cylinder block to lower cylinder block and cylinder head mating surfaces.
    4. NOTE: Fasteners No. 1 and 6 are studs.
    Fig 2: Installing Sequence Of Engine Front Cover Bolts
    G01592723Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Position the cover and install the bolts in the sequence shown.
  5. Using the engine support tool, lower the engine back together with the A/C bracket.
    Fig 3: Lowering Engine Back Together With A/C Bracket
    G01592724Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Raise the vehicle.
  7. Install the two oil pan front cover bolts. Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    Fig 4: Installing Oil Pan Front Cover Bolts
    G01592725Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the bolts.
    • Tighten the bolts in two stages.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
    Fig 5: Installing Bolts
    G01592726Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Position the A/C compressor and install the two lower bolts.
    Fig 6: Positioning A/C Compressor And Installing Lower Bolts
    G01592727Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Install the two upper A/C compressor bolts.
    Fig 7: Installing Upper A/C Compressor Bolts
    G01592728Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the special tools.
    Fig 8: Removing Special Tools
    G01592729Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Position the engine cooling fan and install the bolt.
    Fig 9: Positioning Engine Cooling Fan And Installing Bolt
    G01592730Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the engine cooling fan electrical connector and clip the wiring harness.
    Fig 10: Connecting Engine Cooling Fan Electrical Connector
    G01592731Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Position the belt tensioner and install the bolt.
    Fig 11: Positioning Belt Tensioner And Installing Bolt
    G01592732Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Position the A/C high pressure hose and install the bolts.
    Fig 12: Positioning A/C High Pressure Hose And Installing Bolts
    G01592733Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Position the A/C low pressure hose and install the retaining nut.
    Fig 13: Positioning A/C Low Pressure Hose And Installing Retaining Nut
    G01592734Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the tie strap to the power steering hose.
    Fig 14: Installing Tie Strap To Power Steering Hose
    G01592735Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the camshaft position (CMP) sensor and install the bolt. Connect the CMP sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 15: Installing Camshaft Position Sensor And Installing Bolt
    G01592736Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Position the A/C compressor to front cover bracket, and install the bolts.
    Fig 16: Positioning A/C Compressor To Front Cover Bracket And Installing Bolts
    G01592737Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Raise the vehicle.
    22. NOTE: The upper rear bolt is installed with the alternator.
    Fig 17: Installing Alternator And Lower Bolt
    G01592738Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Install the alternator and the lower bolt.
  23. Install the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 18: Installing Crankshaft Position Sensor
    G01592739Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Lower the vehicle.
  25. Install the alternator upper bolts.
    Fig 19: Installing Alternator Upper Bolts
    G01592740Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Connect the electrical connectors.
    Fig 20: Connecting Electrical Connectors
    G01592741Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Reposition the power steering line and muffler and install the retaining nut.
    Fig 21: Repositioning Power Steering Line And Muffler And Installing Retaining Nut
    G01592742Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Raise the vehicle.
  29. Tighten the alternator lower bolt.
    Fig 22: Tightening Alternator Lower Bolt
    G01592743Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Install the flywheel holding tool.
    Fig 23: Installing Flywheel Holding Tool
    G01592744Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    31. NOTE: Seal surfaces must be free of dirt and oil.
    Fig 24: Identifying Keyway Slot For Applying Silicone Gasket And Sealant
    G01592745Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the keyway slot.
    32. NOTE: Lubricate the outside diameter sealing surface of the crankshaft pulley with clean motor oil.
    Fig 25: Installing Crankshaft Damper
    G01592746Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Using the special tool, install the crankshaft damper.
  33. Install the bolt and washer and tighten in four stages.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 120 Nm (89 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Loosen 360 degrees.
    • Stage 3: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
    • Stage 4: Tighten 90 degrees.
    Fig 26: Installing Crankshaft Damper Bolt And Washer
    G01592747Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    34. NOTE: The pulley has reverse threads.
    Fig 27: Installing Crankshaft Pulley
    G01592748Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Install the crankshaft pulley.
  35. Remove the Flywheel Holding Tool.
    Fig 28: Removing Flywheel Holding Tool
    G01592749Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Install the alternator splash shield and the two screws.
    Fig 29: Installing Alternator Splash Shield And Screws
    G01592750Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Install the rear portion of the front fender splash shield. Install the screws and the pin-type retainers.
    Fig 30: Installing Rear Portion Of Front Fender Splash Shield
    G01592751Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Position the front rocker panel moulding and install the pin-type retainers.
    Fig 31: Positioning Front Rocker Panel Moulding And Installing Pin-Type Retainers
    G01592752Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Install the torque converter inspection cover.
    Fig 32: Installing Torque Converter Inspection Cover
    G01592753Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Position the engine-to-transaxle bracket and install the nuts and bolts.
    Fig 33: Positioning Engine-To-Transaxle Bracket And Installing Nuts And Bolts
    G01592754Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Lower the vehicle.
  42. Install the RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER .
  43. Install the LH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER .
  44. Connect the battery ground cable. .
  45. Install the power steering pump. .
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