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Engine Front Cover: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, BATTERY MOUNTING & BATTERY CABLES .
  3. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM .
  4. Remove the RH and LH valve covers. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - RH  and VALVE COVER - LH .
  5. Loosen the 4 coolant pump pulley bolts.
    Fig 1: Locating Coolant Pump Pulley Bolts
    G08338428Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the accessory drive and A/C compressor belts. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT .
  7. Release the clamp and disconnect the lower radiator hose from the thermostat housing assembly.
    Fig 2: Locating Thermostat Housing Assembly Lower Radiator Hose And Clamp
    G08338429Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Release the clamp and disconnect the degas coolant hose.
    Fig 3: Locating Clamp And Degas Coolant Hose
    G08338430Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the 2 thermostat housing bolts.
    Fig 4: Locating Thermostat Housing Bolts
    G08338431Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Release the clamp and position the upper radiator hose T-connector/thermostat housing assembly aside.
    • Remove and discard the thermostat housing O-ring seal.
      Fig 5: Locating Clamp And Upper Radiator Hose T-Connector/Thermostat Housing Assembly
      G08338432Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the heater hose.
    Fig 6: Locating Heater Hose
    G08338433Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the 4 bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
    Fig 7: Locating Coolant Pump Pulley Bolts
    G08338434Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the 4 bolts and the coolant pump.
    • Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
      Fig 8: Locating Coolant Pump Bolts
      G08338435Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Disconnect the throttle body and Evaporative Emission (EVAP) purge valve electrical connectors.
    Fig 9: Locating Throttle Body And Evaporative Emission Purge Valve Electrical Connectors
    G08338436Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the nut and the ground wire from the engine front cover stud bolt.
    Fig 10: Locating Nut And Engine Front Cover Stud Bolt Ground Wire
    G08338437Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Detach the wiring harness retainer from the engine front cover stud bolt.
    Fig 11: Locating Wiring Harness Retainer
    G08338438Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the bolt and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
    Fig 12: Locating Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt
    G08338439Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the 2 bolts and position the generator aside.
    Fig 13: Locating Bolts And Generator
    G08338440Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer.
    Fig 14: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Bolt And Washer
    G08338441Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Using the 3 Jaw Puller and the crankshaft pulley bolt, remove the crankshaft pulley.
    • Discard the crankshaft pulley bolt.
      Fig 15: Removing Crankshaft Pulley Using 3 Jaw Puller And Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
      G07408866Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. NOTE: Use care not to damage the engine front cover or the crankshaft when removing the seal.

    Using the Oil Seal Remover, remove the crankshaft front oil seal.

    Fig 16: Removing Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Using Oil Seal Remover
    G07408874Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the 4 bolts and the skid plate.
  23. Remove the 3 bolts and the oil drain gutter.
    Fig 17: Locating Oil Drain Gutter And Bolts
    G08338444Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the nut and the transmission cooler tube bracket from the engine front cover stud bolt.
    Fig 18: Locating Nut And Transmission Cooler Tube Bracket
    G08338445Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Detach the starter motor wiring harness retainer from the oil pan.
    Fig 19: Locating Starter Motor Wiring Harness Retainer
    G08338446Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Detach the wiring harness retainer from the oil pan stud bolt.
    Fig 20: Locating Wiring Harness Retainer
    G08338447Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove the 2 front oil pan stud bolts and 2 front oil pan bolts.
  28. Remove the engine front cover-to-oil filter adapter bolt.
    Fig 21: Locating Engine Front Cover-To-Oil Filter Adapter Bolt
    G08338448Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Using a 10 mm (0.393 in) Hex Bit loosen the engine front cover-to-oil filter adapter jack screw.
    Fig 22: Locating Engine Front Cover-To-Oil Filter Adapter Jack Screw
    G08338449Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Remove the 13 engine front cover bolts and the 2 stud bolts.
    Fig 23: Locating Engine Front Cover Bolts And Stud Bolts
    G07408905Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.

    Remove the engine front cover.

    • Remove and discard the engine front cover gaskets.
    • Clean the mating surfaces with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
    • Inspect the mating surfaces.
      Fig 24: Removing Engine Front Cover
      G07408906Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Drain the engine oil.
    • Install the drain plug and tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
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