Engine Rear Cover: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup, 2005 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2005 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Apply a bead of sealant at the back seam of the upper and lower crankcase.
- Apply a bead of sealant at the oil pump cover joint.
- Install the rear engine cover.
- Install the press in place gasket.
- Install the rear engine cover.
- Install the bolts.
- Position back or install the turbocharger heat shield and bolts.
- If equipped with a heat shield bracket, install the heat shield bracket and bolts.
- If equipped with a heat shield bracket, connect the wiring retainer to the back of the heat shield bracket.
- If equipped with a heat shield bracket, position back the ground wire and install the retaining nuts.
- Using the special tool, install the crankshaft rear oil seal.
- Install the front flywheel adapter.
- Install the flexplate or flywheel.
- Install the new bolts.
- Tighten the bolts to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Tighten all bolts to 94 Nm (69 lb-ft) in the sequence shown.
- Install the clutch and pressure plate. For additional information, refer to CLUTCH .
- Install the transmission. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT for automatic transmission or MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - ZF 6-SPEED for manual transmission.
- Install the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM - DIESEL ENGINE .
All vehicles
NOTE:
The crankshaft rear oil 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 High Strength Threadlocker around the circumference of the outer rear edge of the secondary crankshaft flange.
Vehicles with manual transmission
All vehicles
Vehicles with automatic transmission