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Engine Front Cover: Removal

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NOTE: Do not loosen or remove the crankshaft pulley bolt without first installing the special tools as instructed in this procedure. The crankshaft pulley and the crankshaft timing sprocket are not keyed to the crankshaft. 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 the pulley bolt is loosened. Before any repair requiring loosening or removal of the crankshaft pulley bolt, the crankshaft and camshafts must be locked in place by the special service tools or severe engine damage can occur.
NOTE: 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.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
  2. Depower the vehicle high voltage electrical system. For additional information, refer to HIGH VOLTAGE TRACTION BATTERY -- FUSION HYBRID, MILAN HYBRID & MKZ HYBRID article.
  3. Remove the accessory drive belt and tensioner. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE - FUSION HYBRID, MILAN HYBRID & MKZ HYBRID article.
  4. Remove the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT PULLEY  in this service information.
  5. Remove the engine mount. For additional information, refer to ENGINE MOUNT  in this service information.
  6. NOTE: Use care not to damage the engine front cover or the crankshaft when removing the seal.
    Fig 1: Removing Crankshaft Front Seal Using Oil Seal Remover
    G07781939Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Using the Oil Seal Remover, remove the crankshaft front seal.
  8. Remove the 3 bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
  9. Disconnect the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
  10. Remove the 2 bolts and the CKP sensor.
    Fig 2: Locating Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Mounting Bolts
    G07781940Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the A/C tube bracket bolt from the strut tower.
  12. Disconnect the vehicle high voltage electrical connector from the DC/DC converter and detach the wiring retainer.
  13. Remove the bolts and the engine front cover.
Fig 3: Locating Engine Front Cover Bolts
G07781941Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.