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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. Remove the RH and LH Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) variable force solenoids. For additional information, refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS .
  3. Remove the nut and the position the radio ignition interference capacitor aside.
    Fig 1: Locating Radio Ignition Interference Capacitor And Nut
    G06518134Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Loosen the 4 coolant pump pulley bolts.
  5. Rotate the tensioner clockwise and remove the accessory drive belt.
    Fig 2: Removing Accessory Drive Belt
    G06126189Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the 4 bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
  7. Drain the engine oil.
  8. Remove the nut and position aside the transmission cooler tube support bracket and the starter wiring harness support bracket.
    Fig 3: Locating Starter Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt
    G06126235Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.
    • Discard the crankshaft pulley bolt.
  10. Using the 3 Jaw Puller and Step Plate, remove the crankshaft pulley.
    Fig 4: Removing Crankshaft Pulley
    G07404433Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. 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.

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  12. Remove the 2 bolts and the 2 accessory drive idler pulleys.
  13. Remove the 3 bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
  14. Remove the 4 front oil pan bolts.
  15. Remove the power steering pump. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING .
  16. Remove the 17 bolts and the 3 studs.
  17. Remove the engine front cover from the front cover-to-cylinder block dowel.
    • Remove and discard the engine front cover gaskets.
      Fig 5: Removing Engine Front Cover Gaskets
      G06518141Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. 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.

    Clean the mating surfaces with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.

    • Inspect the mating surfaces.
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