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Engine Front Cover: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Drain the engine oil.
    • Install the drain plug and tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
  3. Remove the engine coolant degas bottle. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  4. Remove the RH side idler pulley. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .
  5. Remove the RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover - RH .
  6. Remove the LH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover - LH .
  7. Disconnect the upper coolant hose from the engine.
  8. Remove the nut and position aside the RH radio ignition interference capacitor.
  9. Disconnect the RH camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
  10. Remove the nut and position aside the LH radio ignition interference capacitor.
  11. Disconnect the LH CMP sensor electrical connector.
  12. Remove the 4 bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
  13. Remove the wiring harness retainer from the power steering stud bolt.
    14. Fig 1: Locating Power Steering Stud Bolt
    GF0000326Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the 3 stud bolts and position the power steering pump aside.
    • Support the power steering pump with a length of mechanic's wire.
  15. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
  16. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer.
    • Discard the crankshaft pulley bolt.
  17. Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft pulley.
    18. Fig 2: Removing Crankshaft Pulley Using Special Tool (303-D121)
    GF0000312Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft front oil seal.
    19. Fig 3: Removing Crankshaft Front Seal Using Special Tool (303-107)
    G03919889Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the 4 front oil pan bolts.
  20. Remove the bolts and the stud bolts.
    21. Fig 4: Locating Engine Front Cover Fasteners
    GF0015189Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    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 old sealant.
  21. Remove the engine front cover from the front cover to cylinder block dowel.
    • Remove the engine front cover gaskets.
    • Clean the mating surfaces with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
    • Inspect the mating surfaces.
    22. Fig 5: Removing Engine Front Cover From Front Cover-To-Cylinder Block Dowel
    GF0000327Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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