Engine Front Cover: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.

CAUTION: Do not damage the oil pan gasket while cleaning the sealant from the lower cylinder block-to-oil pan joint.

Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of sealant.
- Clean all sealing surfaces with metal surface prep and install new gaskets.

NOTE: The engine front cover must be installed and the bolts tightened within 4 minutes of applying sealant.

Apply a 6 mm (0.23 in) diameter dot of silicone gasket and sealer to the cylinder block, lower cylinder block, cylinder head and oil pan mating surfaces.

Fig 1: Identifying Area For Applying Sealant

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Position the engine front cover and install the bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

Item	Part Number	Description
1	W710030	Stud, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M6 x 1 x 20 / M8 x 1.25 x 47.5
2	W701525	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 47.5
3	W708222	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 64
4	W708222	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 64
5	W701525	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 47.5
6	W701525	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 47.5
7	W701525	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 47.5
8	W701525	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 47.5
9	W701525	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 47.5
10	W708221	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 115
11	W708221	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 115
12	W701525	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 47.5
13	W710030	Stud, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M6 x 1 x 20 / M8 x 1.25 x 47.5
14	W708222	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 64
15	W708221	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 115
16	W701525	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 47.5

Fig 2: Identifying Tightening Sequence

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the 2 oil pan-to-front cover bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.
- Install the plug and tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
Install the speed control actuator and 3 nuts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Attach the 2 wire harness retainers to the speed control actuator mounting studs.
Connect the A/C pressure switch electrical connector.
Install the engine support insulator. For additional information, refer to Engine Support Insulators .
Install the LH and RH valve covers. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover - LH and Valve Cover - RH .
Connect the CMP electrical connector.
Connect the CKP electrical connector.
Install the catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector bracket and the nut.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Attach the wiring harness retainer.
Position the RH accessory drive belt idler pulley and bracket and attach the wiring harness retainer.
- Install the 3 bolts and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts And Wiring Harness Retainer

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the center accessory drive belt idler pulley.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Install the LH accessory drive belt idler pulley.
- Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Install the accessory drive belt tensioner and the bolt.
- Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
Position the generator and install the stud.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Install the generator bolt and 2 nuts.
- Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Install the crankshaft front seal. For additional information, refer to Lower End Components - Exploded View and Crankshaft Front Seal .
Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.