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Engine Front Cover: Installation

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  1. Clean all sealing surfaces and position a new front cover gasket.
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Cover Gasket
    G01592179Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the engine front cover and water pump assembly.
    1. Apply Pipe Sealant with Teflon® to the bolts indicated.
    2. Install the bolts.
    Fig 2: Identifying Engine Front Cover And Water Pump Assembly
    G01592180Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the water pump pulley.
    Fig 3: Identifying Water Pump Pulley
    G01592181Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Connect the heater hose.
    • Connect the hose.
    • Position the clamp.
    Fig 4: Identifying Clamp Of Heater Hose
    G01592182Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the A/C compressor bracket.
    • Position the bracket.
    • Install the bolt.
    • Install the nut.
    Fig 5: Identifying A/C Compressor Bracket
    G01592183Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner.
    Fig 6: Identifying Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner
    G01592184Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the accessory drive belt idler pulley.
    Fig 7: Identifying Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley
    G01592185Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the generator.
    • Install the stud bolt.
    Fig 8: Identifying Stud Bolt Of Generator
    G01592186Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the generator support bracket.
    • Position the bracket.
    • Install the bolt.
    • Install the nut.
    Fig 9: Identifying Generator Support Bracket
    G01592187Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Connect the generator.
    Fig 10: Identifying Generator Clamp
    G01592188Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
  12. Install the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.
    • Position the sensor.
    • Install the bolts.
    • Connect the connector.
    Fig 11: Identifying Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor
    G01592189Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Connect the lower radiator hose.
    • Connect the hose.
    • Reposition the clamp.
    Fig 12: Identifying Clamp Of Lower Radiator Hose
    G01592190Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the oil pan. For additional information, refer to OIL PAN .
  15. Install the crankshaft damper. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT PULLEY .
  16. Install the coolant expansion tank. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  17. Install the engine anti-roll strut.
    Fig 13: Identifying Engine Anti-Roll Strut
    G01592191Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the engine anti-roll strut brace.
    Fig 14: Identifying Engine Anti-Roll Strut Brace
    G01592192Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Connect the battery.
  20. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
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