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Engine Front Cover: Removal

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CAUTION: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.
CAUTION: The crankshaft, the crankshaft sprocket and the pulley are fitted together by friction, using diamond washers between the flange faces on each part. For that reason, the crankshaft sprocket is also unfastened if you loosen the pulley. Therefore, the engine must be retimed each time the damper is removed. Otherwise severe engine damage can occur.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Remove the accessory drive belt and idler pulleys. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE - 2.3L .
  3. Remove the valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER .
  4. Remove the engine mount. For additional information, refer to ENGINE MOUNT .
    5. CAUTION: Failure to position the No. 1 piston at top dead center (TDC) can result in damage to the engine. Turn the engine in the normal direction of rotation only.
  5. Using the crankshaft pulley bolt, turn the crankshaft clockwise to position the No. 1 piston at TDC.
    • The hole in the crankshaft pulley should be in the 6 o'clock position.
      Fig 1: Positioning Crankshaft Pulley Hole In 6 O'Clock Position
      G03897734Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. CAUTION: The special tool 303 - 465 is for camshaft alignment only. Using this tool to prevent engine rotation can result in engine damage.
    NOTE: The camshaft timing slots are offset. If the special tool cannot be installed, rotate the crankshaft one complete revolution clockwise to correctly position the camshafts.
    Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool
    G03898006Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the special tool in the slots on the rear of both camshafts.
  7. Remove the engine plug bolt.
    Fig 3: Locating Engine Plug Bolt
    G04319319Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: The special tool will contact the crankshaft and prevent it from turning past TDC. However, the crankshaft can still be rotated in the counterclockwise direction. The crankshaft must remain at the TDC position during the crankshaft pulley removal and installation.
    Fig 4: Installing Special Tool
    G03897737Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the special tool.
  9. Install the special tools.
    Fig 5: Installing Special Tool (205-126)
    G03897702Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. CAUTION: Failure to hold the crankshaft pulley in place while loosening the bolt can result in damage to the engine.
    CAUTION: If the crankshaft sprocket diamond washer comes off with the crankshaft pulley it must be installed back onto the crankshaft.
  10. Remove the crankshaft pulley.
    • Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer.
    • Remove the crankshaft pulley.
      Fig 6: Removing Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
      G03897703Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    11. CAUTION: Use care not to damage the engine front cover or the crankshaft when removing the seal.
    Fig 7: Removing Crankshaft Front Oil Seal
    G03897716Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft front oil seal.
  12. Remove the 3 bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
  13. Remove the 2 power steering pump bolts.
    Fig 8: Identifying Power Steering Pump Bolts
    G03897741Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    14. NOTE: The bolt under the power steering pressure tube will remain with the power steering pump.
    Fig 9: Identifying Power Steering Pump Bolts
    G03897742Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the remaining bolts and position the power steering pump aside.
  15. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
    16. NOTE: Whenever the CKP sensor is removed, a new one must be installed, using the alignment jig supplied with the new part.
  16. Remove and discard the CKP sensor.
  17. Remove the bolts and the engine front cover.
    Fig 10: Removing Engine Front Cover Bolts
    G03897743Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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