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Engine Front Cover: Installation

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    NOTE: The Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) variable force solenoid pins must be fully depressed to avoid interference with the VCT valve tips when installing the engine front cover. Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to the engine.
    NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
    Fig 1: Locating VCT Variable Force Solenoid Pins
    G07408907Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Fully depress the VCT variable force solenoid pins.
    2. NOTE: The engine front cover must be installed and all fasteners final tightened within 5 minutes of applying the sealer. If this cannot be accomplished, install the engine front cover and tighten fasteners 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) within 5 minutes of applying the sealer. All of the fasteners must then be final tightened within 1 hour of applying the sealer. If this time limit is exceeded, all sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
    Fig 2: Applying Bead Of Silicone Gasket And Sealant To Cylinder Head-To-Cylinder Block Joints And Oil Pan-To-Cylinder Block Joints
    G07408908Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the cylinder head-to-cylinder block joints and the oil pan-to-cylinder block joints as illustrated.
    3. NOTE: Make sure that the engine front cover gaskets are in place on the engine front cover before installation.
  3. Using new gaskets, position the engine front cover onto the dowels.
    • Install the 13 engine front cover bolts, 2 stud bolts, the 2 oil pan-to-engine front cover bolts and the 2 oil pan-to-engine front cover stud bolts finger-tight.
      Fig 3: Installing Engine Front Cover
      G07408909Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. NOTE: The engine front cover must be installed and all fasteners final tightened within 5 minutes of applying the sealer. If this cannot be accomplished, install the engine front cover and tighten fasteners 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) within 5 minutes of applying the sealer. All of the fasteners must then be final tightened within 1 hour of applying the sealer. If this time limit is exceeded, all sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
  4. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in illustration in 2 stages.
    • Stage 1: Tighten bolts 1-15 to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) and bolts 16-19 to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    • Stage 2: Tighten bolts 1-15 an additional 60 degrees and bolts 16-19 an additional 45 degrees.
      Fig 4: Identifying Engine Front Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G07408910Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Using a 10 mm Hex Bit, rotate the engine front cover jackscrew into contact with the oil filter adapter to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
    Fig 5: Rotating Engine Front Cover Jackscrew Into Contact With Oil Filter Adapter To 5 nm (44 lb-in) Using 10 mm Hex Bit
    G07408911Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the engine front cover-to-oil filter adapter bolt and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) plus an additional 60 degrees.
    Fig 6: Locating Engine Front Cover-To-Oil Filter Adapter Bolt
    G07408912Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Position the wiring harness and install the wiring harness retainer to the oil pan stud bolt.
    Fig 7: Locating Wiring Harness Retainer On Oil Pan Stud Bolt
    G07408902Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Attach the starter motor wiring harness retainer to the oil pan.
    Fig 8: Locating Starter Motor Wiring Harness Retainer On Oil Pan
    G07408901Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the transmission cooler line bracket and the nut to the engine front cover stud bolt.
    • Tighten to 13 Nm (115 lb-in).
      Fig 9: Locating Nut And Transmission Cooler Tube Bracket On Engine Front Cover Stud Bolt
      G07408900Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the oil drain gutter and the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 10: Locating Oil Drain Gutter And Bolts
      G07408899Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the skid plate and the 4 bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    12. NOTE: Lubricate the engine front cover bore and the crankshaft front oil seal inner lip with clean engine oil.
    Fig 11: Installing Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Using Front Crank Seal And Damper Installer And Front Cover Oil Seal Installer (Plate Only)
    G07408875Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Using the Front Crank Seal and Damper Installer and the Front Cover Oil Seal Installer (plate only), install the crankshaft front oil seal.
    13. NOTE: If not secured within 5 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
    Fig 12: Locating Woodruff Key Slot In Crankshaft Pulley
    G07408867Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the Woodruff key slot in the crankshaft pulley.
  14. Lubricate the crankshaft pulley sealing surface with clean engine oil prior to installation.
    Fig 13: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Sealing Surface
    G07408868Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Using the Front Crank Seal and Damper Installer and the Front Cover Oil Seal Installer (plate only), install the crankshaft pulley.
    Fig 14: Installing Crankshaft Pulley Using Front Crank Seal And Damper Installer And Front Cover Oil Seal Installer (Plate Only)
    G07960482Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Using the Strap Wrench, install a new crankshaft pulley bolt and the original washer, tighten the bolt in 4 stages:
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 140 Nm (103 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Loosen 360 degrees.
    • Stage 3: Tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb-ft).
    • Stage 4: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
      Fig 15: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Bolt And Strap Wrench
      G07408870Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the generator and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
      Fig 16: Locating Bolts And Generator
      G07408895Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner and bolt.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
      Fig 17: Locating Bolt And Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner
      G07408894Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Attach the wiring harness retainer to the engine front cover stud bolt.
    Fig 18: Locating Wiring Harness Retainer At Engine Front Cover Stud Bolt
    G07408893Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the ground wire and nut to the engine front cover stud bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 19: Locating Nut And Ground Wire At Engine Front Cover Stud Bolt
      G07408892Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Connect the throttle body and EVAP purge valve electrical connectors.
    Fig 20: Locating Throttle Body And Evaporative Emission Purge Valve Electrical Connectors
    G07408891Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    22. NOTE: Lubricate the new coolant pump O-ring seal with clean engine coolant.
  22. Using a new O-ring seal, install the coolant pump and the 4 bolts.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in) plus an additional 60 degrees.
      Fig 21: Locating Bolts And Coolant Pump
      G07408890Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Install the coolant pump pulley and the 4 bolts.
    Fig 22: Locating Bolts And Coolant Pump Pulley
    G07408889Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Connect the heater hose.
    Fig 23: Locating Heater Hose
    G07408888Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    25. NOTE: Lubricate the new thermostat housing O-ring seal with clean engine coolant.
    Fig 24: Locating Clamp And Upper Radiator Hose T-Connector/Thermostat Housing Assembly
    G07408887Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Using a new thermostat housing O-ring seal, install the upper radiator hose T-connector/thermostat housing assembly and clamp.
  26. Install the 2 thermostat housing bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 25: Locating Thermostat Housing Bolts
      G07960493Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Connect the degas coolant hose and clamp.
    Fig 26: Locating Clamp And Degas Coolant Hose
    G07408885Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Connect the lower radiator hose and clamp to the thermostat housing assembly.
    Fig 27: Locating Clamp And Lower Radiator Hose At Thermostat Housing Assembly
    G07408884Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Install the accessory drive and A/C compressor belts. For additional information, REFER to ACCESSORY DRIVE .
  30. Tighten the 4 coolant pump pulley bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    Fig 28: Locating Coolant Pump Pulley Bolts
    G07408883Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Install the RH and LH valve covers. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - RH  and VALVE COVER - LH  .
  32. Fill the crankcase with clean engine oil.
  33. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  34. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, REFER to ENGINE COOLING .
  35. After completing the repairs, use the scan tool to perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure following the on-screen instructions.
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