Engine Front Cover and Gaskets: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup and 2012 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.

NOTE: If the engine front cover is not secured within 6 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 5 minutes, whichever is longer. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

NOTE: Make sure that the engine front cover gasket is in place on the engine front cover before installation.

Fig 1: Identifying Silicone Gasket And Sealant Applying Dimension On Cylinder Head-To-Cylinder Block And Oil Pan-To-Cylinder Block Surfaces

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant along the cylinder head-to-cylinder block surface and the oil pan-to-cylinder block surface, at the locations shown in illustration.
Install new engine front cover gaskets on the engine front cover. Position the engine front cover onto the dowels. Install the fasteners finger-tight.

Fig 2: Installing Engine Front Cover With Engine Front Cover Gasket
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Tighten the 20 engine front cover fasteners in the sequence shown in illustration in 2 stages.

Stage 1: Tighten all fasteners to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

Stage 2: Tighten all fasteners to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).

Stage 3: Tighten all fasteners an additional 45 degrees.

Item	Part Number	Description
1	W713261	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 33
2	W713261	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 33
3	W713261	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 33
4	W713261	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 33
5	W713261	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 33
6	W713261	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 33
7	W713261	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 33
8	W713261	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 33
9	W713462	Stud, Hex Head Pilot, M8 x 33 + M10 x 30
10	W713462	Stud, Hex Head Pilot, M8 x 33 + M10 x 30
11	W713261	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 33
12	W713261	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 33
13	W713261	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 33
14	W713261	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 33
15	W713261	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 33
16	W713261	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 33
17	W713461	Stud, Hex Head Pilot, M8 x 33 + M8 x 27
18	W713261	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 33
19	W713261	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 33
20	W713261	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 33

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Front Cover Fasteners Tightening Sequence

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Loosely install the 4 bolts, then tighten in 2 stages, in the sequence shown in illustration.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.
Fig 4: Identifying Front Oil Pan/Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the starter wiring harness support bracket and the transmission fluid cooler tube support bracket and tighten the nut.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Lubricate the engine front cover and the crankshaft seal inner lip with clean engine oil.

Fig 5: Locating Engine Oil Lubrication Area On Engine Front Cover And Crankshaft Seal Inner Lip
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the Crankshaft Damper and Crankshaft Front Seal Installer and the Front Cover Oil Seal Installer, install the new crankshaft front seal into the engine front cover.

Fig 6: Installing Crankshaft Front Seal Into Engine Front Cover
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: If not secured within 6 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface prep and silicone gasket remover. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 5 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

Fig 7: Locating Silicone Gasket And Sealant Applying Area Into Woodruff Key Slot Of Crankshaft Pulley

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the Woodruff key slot in the crankshaft pulley.
Lubricate the crankshaft pulley sealing area with clean engine oil prior to installation.

Fig 8: Locating Engine Oil Lubrication On Crankshaft Pulley Sealing Area
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the Crankshaft Vibration Damper Installer, install the crankshaft pulley.

Fig 9: Installing Crankshaft Pulley
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Using the Strap Wrench, install a new crankshaft pulley bolt and the original washer, tighten the bolt in 2 stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
Fig 10: Installing Crankshaft Pulley Bolt And Washer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the accessory drive belt tensioner and the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Install the 2 accessory drive idler pulleys and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Position the power steering pump and install the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Position the power steering pressure Power Steering Pressure (PSP) tube and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Position the coolant pump pulley and install the 4 bolts finger-tight.
Rotate the tensioner clockwise and install the accessory drive belt.

Fig 11: Rotating Tensioner
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Tighten the 4 coolant pump pulley bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Position the radio ignition interference capacitor and install the nut.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Fig 12: Locating Radio Ignition Interference Capacitor Nut
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the RH and LH variable force solenoids. For additional information, refer to VARIABLE CAMSHAFT TIMING (VCT) VARIABLE FORCE SOLENOID .
Install the cooling fan and shroud. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING - GASOLINE ENGINES .
Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM .
Fill the crankcase with clean engine oil.