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Engine Front Cover: Installation

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    NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive disks or other abrasive means to clean sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.
  1. Clean and inspect the mounting surfaces of the engine and the front cover.
    2. NOTE: The engine front cover must be installed and the bolts tightened within 4 minutes of applying the silicone gasket and sealant.
    Fig 1: Locating Silicone And Sealant Applying Areas Of Cylinder Head And Oil Pan Joint
    G07439189Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Apply a 2.5 mm (0.09 in) bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the cylinder head and oil pan joint areas. Apply a 2.5 mm (0.09 in) bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the front cover.
  3. Install the engine front cover. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in illustration, to the following specifications:
    • Tighten the 8-mm bolts and stud bolt to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    • Tighten the 13-mm bolts to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    Fig 2: Tightening Sequence Of Engine Front Cover Bolts
    G07439190Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the accessory drive belt idler pulley and bracket and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  5. Install the coolant pump pulley and bolts.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
    6. NOTE: Remove the through bolt from the Camshaft Front Oil Seal Installer.
    NOTE: Lubricate the oil seal with clean engine oil.
    Fig 3: Installing Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Using Camshaft Front Oil Seal Installer
    G07439191Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Using the Camshaft Front Oil Seal Installer, install the crankshaft front oil seal.
  7. Install the engine mount. For additional information, refer to ENGINE MOUNT  in this service information.
  8. Install the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT PULLEY  in this service information.
    9. NOTE: Only hand-tighten the bolt or damage to the front cover can occur.
    Fig 4: View Of Crankshaft Pulley Alignment Bolt
    G07439192Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install a 6 mm x 18 mm bolt through the crankshaft pulley and thread it into the front cover.
  10. Install the CKP  sensor and the 2 bolts.
    • Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
    Fig 5: Locating CKP Sensor Bolts
    G07439193Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Using the Crankshaft Sensor Aligner, adjust the CKP  sensor.
    • Tighten the 2 CKP  bolts to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
    Fig 6: Adjusting CKP Sensor Using Crankshaft Sensor Aligner
    G07439194Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Connect the CKP  sensor electrical connector.
  13. Remove the 6 mm x 18 mm bolt.
    Fig 7: View Of Crankshaft Pulley Alignment Bolt
    G07439195Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the accessory drive belt and smooth idler pulley. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE - 2.5L article.
  15. Using the scan tool, perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure, following the on-screen instructions.
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