Engine Front Cover: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean and inspect the mounting surfaces of the engine and the front cover.
- Apply a 2.5 mm (0.09 in) bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the cylinder head and oil pan joint areas. Apply a 2.5 mm (0.09 in) bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the front cover.
- Install the engine front cover. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration, to the following specifications:
- Tighten the 8-mm bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Tighten the 13-mm bolts to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Install the accessory drive belt idler pulley and bracket and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Install the coolant pump pulley and bolts.
- Using the Camshaft Front Oil Seal Installer, install the crankshaft front oil seal.
- Install the engine mount. For additional information, refer to ENGINE MOUNT in this service information.
- Install the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT PULLEY in this service information.
- Install a standard 6 mm x 18 mm bolt through the crankshaft pulley and thread it into the front cover.
- Install the CKP sensor and the 2 bolts.
- Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
- Using the Crank Alignment Tool, adjust the CKP sensor.
- Tighten the bolts to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
- Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the 6 mm x 18 mm bolt.
- If equipped, install the underbody cover and the 7 screws.
- Install the accessory drive belt and the accessory drive idler pulley. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE - 2.5L -- FUSION & MILAN (EXCEPT HYBRID) article.
- Tighten the 3 coolant pump pulley bolts to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
NOTE:
Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.
NOTE:
The engine front cover must be installed and the bolts tightened within 4 minutes of applying the silicone gasket and sealant.
NOTE:
If the oil pan is not secured within 4 minutes of sealant application, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface prep. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow these instructions can cause future oil leakage.
NOTE:
The coolant pump pulley bolts should be tightened after the accessory drive belt is installed.
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Remove the through bolt from the Camshaft Front Oil Seal Installer.
NOTE:
Lubricate the oil seal with clean engine oil.
NOTE:
Only hand-tighten the bolt or damage to the front cover can occur.