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Engine Front Cover: Installation

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  1. NOTE: Failure to properly align the engine front cover to the oil pan rail may result in engine damage.
    NOTE: Use care when installing the engine front cover not to scratch the crankshaft sealing surface.
    NOTE: Use the Gauge Bar to align the bottom of the engine front cover to the oil pan rail prior to torquing the engine front cover.

    Using new gaskets, install the new engine front cover and 14 bolts.

    • Support the oil pump gerotor assembly in the engine front cover bore.
    • Position the engine front cover assembly over the crankshaft without contacting the front sealing surface.
    • Align the oil pump gerotor assembly with the crankshaft drive flats.
    • Align the engine front cover assembly locating pin.
    • Slide the front cover assembly over the crankshaft post to the cylinder block sealing surface.
    • Hand start bolt number 1 and 2.
    • Using the Gauge Bar, align the bottom of the engine front cover to the oil pan rail.
    • Install the remaining engine front cover bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown in the illustration.
    • Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
      Fig 1: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Engine Front Cover Bolts
      G08593168Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. As a post-check, using the Gauge Bar and Feeler Gauge Set, verify alignment of the engine front cover to the oil pan rail is within 0.25 mm (0.009 in).
    • If the engine front cover alignment is not with specification, loosen the bolts and repeat step  1.
  3. Install the crankshaft front seal. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT FRONT SEAL .
  4. Connect the engine fill hose to the degas bottle and install the clip.
    Fig 2: Locating Engine Fill Hose Clip
    G08593169Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Position back the engine wire harness and connect the engine wire harness retainer to the power steering pump bracket.
    Fig 3: Locating Engine Wire Harness Retainer
    G08593170Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Connect the lower radiator hose and install the clip
    Fig 4: Locating Lower Radiator Hose Clip
    G08593171Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the 2 bolts for the engine wire harness. Connect the power steering tube to the retainer.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 5: Locating Engine Wire Harness Mounting Bolts
      G08593172Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Connect the CMP sensor electrical connector and the 3 wire retainers.
    Fig 6: Locating Camshaft Position Sensor Electrical Connector And Wire Retainers
    G08593173Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the vacuum pump. For additional information, refer to POWER BRAKE ACTUATION .
  10. Install the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL .
  11. Install the cooling fan drive assembly, accessory drive belt tensioner and accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .
  12. Install the cooling fan, cooling fan stator and cooling module. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING - DIESEL ENGINES .
  13. Install the upper oil pan. For additional information, refer to OIL PAN - UPPER .
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