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Engine Front Cover: Removal

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NOTE: Do not loosen or remove the crankshaft pulley bolt without first installing the special tools as instructed in this procedure. The crankshaft pulley and the crankshaft timing sprocket are not keyed to the crankshaft. The crankshaft, the crankshaft sprocket and the pulley are fitted together by friction, using diamond washers between the flange faces on each part. For that reason, the crankshaft sprocket is also unfastened if the pulley bolt is loosened. Before any repair requiring loosening or removal of the crankshaft pulley bolt, the crankshaft and camshafts must be locked in place by the special service tools, otherwise severe engine damage can occur.
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. REFER to JACKING AND LIFTING for lifting points.
  2. Remove the CAC inlet tube. REFER to INTAKE AIR SYSTEM COMPONENTS - EXPLODED VIEW .
  3. Loosen the 3 coolant pump pulley bolts.
    Fig 1: Locating Coolant Pump Pulley Bolts
    G08028585Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the crankshaft front seal. REFER to Crankshaft Front Seal .
  5. Disconnect the CKP  sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Locating CKP Sensor Electrical Connector
    G08028586Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the 2 bolts and the CKP  sensor.
    Fig 3: Locating CKP Sensor Bolts
    G08028587Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the engine mount. REFER to Engine Mount .
  8. Remove the 2 bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
    • Remove the accessory drive belt.
    Fig 4: Locating Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Bolts
    G08028588Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the 4 bolts and the idler pulley bracket.
    Fig 5: Locating Idler Pulley Bracket Bolts
    G08028589Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the 3 bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
    Fig 6: Locating Coolant Pump Pulley Bolts
    G08028590Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the nut and the ground strap.
    • Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers from the engine front cover.
    Fig 7: Locating Engine Front Cover Wiring Harness Retainers
    G08028591Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. 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.

    Remove the 21 bolts, the stud bolt and the engine front cover.

    • Clean and inspect the mounting surfaces of the engine and the front cover.
    Fig 8: Locating Engine Front Cover Bolts And Studs
    G08028592Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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