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Engine Front Cover: Removal

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NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material (including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces) that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, BATTERY MOUNTING SYSTEM & BATTERY CABLES article.
  3. Remove the crankshaft front seal. For additional information, refer to LOWER END COMPONENTS - EXPLODED VIEW  and CRANKSHAFT FRONT SEAL  in this service information.
  4. Remove the generator bolt and the 2 nuts.
    Fig 1: Locating Generator Bolt And Nuts
    G07441098Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the stud and position the generator away from the engine.
    Fig 2: Locating Generator Stud
    G07441099Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the 3 bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
  7. Detach the wiring harness retainer from the engine front cover stud bolt.
  8. Disconnect the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
  9. Disconnect the 2 Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor electrical connectors and detach the wiring harness retainer from the engine front cover stud bolt.
  10. Remove the LH and RH Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) oil control solenoids. For additional information, refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS - 3.0L (4V) article.
  11. Remove the 2 oil pan-to-front cover bolts.
  12. Remove the engine support insulator. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SUPPORT INSULATORS  in this service information.
  13. Remove the 14 bolts, 2 stud bolts and the engine front cover.
    • Remove and discard the gaskets.
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