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Engine Front Cover: Installation

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  1. Clean all sealing surfaces and position a new front cover gasket.
    Fig 1: Locating Front Cover Gasket
    GF0009125Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Position the engine front cover.
    Fig 2: Locating Engine Front Cover
    GF0009126Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Apply pipe sealant with PTFE to the bolts to be installed in the locations shown.
    Fig 3: Applying Pipe Sealant To Bolts
    GF0009127Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the engine front cover bolts.
    Fig 4: Locating Engine Front Cover Bolts
    GF0009124Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  5. Position the CKP and install the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  6. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
  7. Install the oil pan. For additional information, refer to Engine Lubrication Components - Exploded View  or Oil Pan - Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)  or Oil Pan - Four Wheel Drive (4WD)  in this article.
  8. Install the crankshaft front seal. For additional information, refer to Lower End Components - Exploded View  or Crankshaft Front Seal  in this article.
  9. Connect the lower radiator hose assembly at the coolant pump outlet and lower intake manifold.
  10. Connect the heater hose at the coolant pump.
  11. Position back the A/C compressor and power steering bracket. Install the bolts.
    • Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  12. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
  13. Install the stud bolts to the A/C compressor mounting bracket.
    • Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  14. Position the bracket and install the nut.
    Fig 5: Locating Clamp & Nut
    GF0009123Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
  15. Position the wiring harness bracket and install the nut.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  16. Install the coolant pump pulley and the bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  17. Install the fan and shroud assembly. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
  18. Install the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE article.
  19. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
  20. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
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