Engine Front Cover: Installation

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NOTE: The engine front cover must be secured within 10 minutes of Silicone Gasket and Sealant application. If the valve cover is not secured within 10 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep.

Fig 1: Applying Bead Of Silicone Gasket And Sealant To Sealing Surface Of Front Cover

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Apply a continuous bead of the specified diameter from the specified tube.
Material : Silicone Gasket and Sealant / TA-30 (WSE-M4G323-A4)

Material : Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep / ZC-31-A

NOTE: The engine front cover must be secured within 10 minutes of Silicone Gasket and Sealant application. If the engine front cover is not secured within 10 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep.

Fig 2: Applying Beads Of Silicone Gasket And Sealant In Length Across Cylinder Head And Cylinder Block Joint Areas

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Apply beads of silicone gasket and sealant that are 2 mm (0.078 in) in diameter and 5 mm (0.19 in) in length across the cylinder head and cylinder block joint areas.
Material : Silicone Gasket and Sealant / TA-30 (WSE-M4G323-A4)

Material : Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep / ZC-31-A
Torque :
Bolts 1 - 19 10 Nm

Bolts 20 - 22 48 Nm

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Front Cover Bolts And Stud Bolts Tighten Sequence
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 4: Locating Wiring Harness Retainers On Engine Front Cover
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Torque : 20 Nm

Fig 5: Locating Coolant Pump Pulley Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the following items:
1. Refer to: Engine Mount .
2. Refer to: Crankshaft Front Seal .
3. Refer to: ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT TENSIONER .
4. Refer to: ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT .