Engine Front Cover: Installation

NOTE: Failure to use Motorcraft ® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.
NOTE: The engine front cover and the bolts must be installed within 4 minutes of the initial sealant application. The remainder of the engine front cover bolts must be installed and tightened within 35 minutes of the initial sealant application. If the time limits are exceeded, the sealant must be removed, the sealing area cleaned and sealant reapplied. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
• Apply a 3.0 mm (0.11 in) bead of Motorcraft ® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover sealing surfaces including the inner bolt bosses.

  Material

  : Motorcraft ® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone / TA-357 (WSE-M4G323-A6)

• Apply a 5.5 mm (0.21 in) bead of Motorcraft ® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the oil pan-to-cylinder block joint and the cylinder head-to-cylinder block joint areas of the engine front cover in places as indicated.

  Material

  : Motorcraft ® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone / TA-357 (WSE-M4G323-A6)

Install the engine front cover and the bolts.

Torque

: 27 lb.in (3 Nm)

Torque

: Stage 1: Tighten bolts 1 thru 21 to: 89 lb.in (10 Nm) Stage 2: Tighten bolts 1 thru 20 to: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm) Stage 3: Tighten bolt 21 to: 177 lb.in (20 Nm) Stage 4: Tighten bolt 21 an additional: 90 ° Stage 5: Tighten bolt 22 to: 89 lb.in (10 Nm) Stage 6: Tighten bolt 22 an additional: 45 °

1. 1.
   
   Install the stud bolt.

   Torque

   : 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

1. 2.
   
   Install the generator.

1. 3.
   
   Install the bolt.

   Torque

   : 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)

1. 4.
   
   Install the nut.

   Torque

   : 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)

Torque

: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

• Refer to: COOLANT PUMP
• Refer to: DEGAS BOTTLE
• Refer to: Crankshaft Front Seal .

Torque

: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

Install a new engine oil filter.

Torque

: Stage 1: 44 lb.in (5 Nm) Stage 2: 180 °

• If equipped, install the transmission housing cover and attach the retainer.

• Install the bolts.

  Torque

  : 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

• Refer to: Valve Cover RH .
• Refer to: Valve Cover LH .

Torque

: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

Material

: Motorcraft ® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W20-QSP (WSS-M2C945-A)