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    CAUTION: Failure to back off the set screws can result in damage to the cylinder block cradle.
    Fig 1: Locating Cylinder Block Cradle Boss
    GF0009364Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Back the set screws off until they are below the cylinder block cradle boss.
    2. 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. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of the old cylinder block cradle gasket and sealant.
    NOTE: Gasket material as well as silicone sealant may be present in the cavities in the main bearing cap. This material must be removed completely prior to assembly.
    Fig 2: Locating Sealant Position On Rear Main Bearing Cap
    GF0009365Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Clean the gasket mating surfaces, making sure all the sealant is removed from the cavities on the rear main bearing cap. To clean the sealing area, use a plastic scraping tool, silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
    3. NOTE: If not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
    Fig 3: Locating Silicone Applying Area
    GF0009366Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Apply silicone in the 6 places shown.
  4. Position a new gasket and the cylinder block cradle. Install the outer 20 bolts and 2 nuts finger tight.
  5. Install the 2 cylinder block cradle rear Torx® bolts finger tight.
  6. Install the 2 transmission-to-cylinder block cradle bolts.
    • Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  7. Tighten the outer 20 bolts and 2 nuts.
    • Tighten the nuts to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    • Tighten the bolts to 14 Nm (10 lb-ft).
  8. Tighten the 2 cylinder block cradle rear Torx® bolts.
    • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  9. Tighten the 8 inserts.
    • Tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
      Fig 4: Locating Cylinder Block Cradle Rear Torx Bolts
      GF0009367Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the 2 silver-colored bolts and new washer seals finger tight.
    Fig 5: Locating Silver-Colored Bolts And New Washer Seals
    GF0009368Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the 6 remaining inner bolts finger tight.
  12. Tighten the 8 inner bolts in the sequence shown in 2 stages.
    Fig 6: Identifying Cylinder Block Cradle Inner Bolts Tightening Sequence
    GF0009369Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Tighten to 34 Nm (25 lb-ft).
  13. Position the oil pump screen and pickup tube and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).


  1. Position the A/C tube bracket and install the nut.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
  2. Position the transmission fluid cooler tube and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  3. Lower the engine and remove the special tools.
    Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools (303-290-01, 303-290A-03A, 303-290A)
    GF0009363Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the special tool and install the coolant tube bolt.
    Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (303-050)
    GF0009362Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
  5. Install the RH engine support insulator nuts.
    • Tighten to 110 Nm (81 lb-ft).
  6. Remove the special tool and install the power steering and A/C compressor bracket bolt.
    Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (303-050) & Bolt
    GF0009361Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Tighten to 42 Nm (31 lb-ft).
  7. Install the LH engine support insulator nuts.
    • Tighten to 110 Nm (81 lb-ft).
  8. Install the oil level indicator.
  9. Position the fan shroud and install the bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  10. Install the oil pan. For additional information, refer to Oil Pan  in this article.
  11. Install the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM article.
  12. Install the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING article.
  13. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
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