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Fig 1: Applying Sealant To Upper And Lower Crankcase
G03887338Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Apply a bead of sealant at the back seam of the upper and lower crankcase.
    2. Fig 2: Applying Sealant To Oil Pump Cover Joint
    GF0005727Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Apply a bead of sealant at the oil pump cover joint.
    3. Fig 3: Locating Rear Engine Cover Bolts
    G03887334Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: To prevent engine damage, replace damaged or missing dowel pins before installing the engine rear cover.
    NOTE: Prior to installing the engine rear cover, check that the alignment dowels are centered so that 10 mm (0.39 in) of the dowel extends toward the engine and 10 mm (0.39 in) extends toward the transmission.
  3. Position the press in place gasket, the engine rear cover and install the bolts.
    • Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    4. Fig 4: Turbocharger Heat Shield Bolts
    GF0005684Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Position the turbocharger heat shield and install the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten to 49 Nm (36 lb-ft).
    • Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
    5. Fig 5: Locating Heat Shield Bracket Bolts
    G03906759Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the heat shield bracket and bolts.
    6. Fig 6: Locating Wiring Retainer
    G03906758Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Connect the wiring harness retainer to the back of the heat shield bracket.
    7. Fig 7: Locating Harness Retainer Nut And Ground Wire Nut
    G03906757Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Position back the ground wire and install the nuts.
    8. Fig 8: Installing Seal
    GF0005728Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The crankshaft rear seal and wear sleeve are installed as an assembly.
    NOTE: Lubricate the outer diameter of the rubber seal with a solution of dish soap and water (approximately 50/50) prior to assembly. Do not use any other type of lubricant.
    NOTE: Apply a bead of Threadlock 262 around the circumference of the outer rear edge of the secondary crankshaft flange.
  8. Using the special tool, install a new crankshaft rear seal.
    9. Fig 9: Identifying Flywheel Adapter
    G03887288Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the front flywheel adapter.
    10. Fig 10: Identifying Flexplate/Flywheel Bolt Tightening Sequence
    G04614191Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Position the flexplate or flywheel and install the new bolts in 2 stages, in the sequence shown.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
    • Stage 2: Tighten to 94 Nm (69 lb-ft).


  1. Install the transmission. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT article for automatic transmission or MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - ZF 6-SPEED article for manual transmission.
  2. Install the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM - DIESEL ENGINE article.
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