Engine Rear Cover: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. 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 engine rear cover.
- Install the new press-in-place gasket.
- Install the engine rear cover.
- Install the 8 bolts.
- Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Position the turbocharger heat shield and install the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 49 Nm (36 lb-ft).
- Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
- Install the crankshaft rear seal. For additional information, refer to Crankshaft Rear Seal .
- Install the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM - DIESEL ENGINE article.
NOTE:
To prevent engine damage, replace damaged or missing dowel pins before installing the engine rear cover.
NOTE:
Prior to installing the engine rear cover, check that the alignment dowels are centered so that 10 mm (0.39 in) of the dowel extends toward the engine and 10 mm (0.39 in) extends toward the transmission.