Engine Front Cover: Installation

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1.

Install new gaskets on the engine front cover.

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2.

NOTE: The 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: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

Fully depress the VCT variable force solenoid pins.

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3.

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. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

Apply a 15 mm (0.59 in) diameter drop of silicone gasket and sealant to the cylinder head-to-cylinder block joints and the oil pan-to-cylinder block joints.

Material

: Silicone Gasket and Sealant / TA-30 (WSE-M4G323-A4)

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4.

NOTE: Make sure that the engine front cover gaskets are in place on the engine front cover before installation.

NOTE: Timing drive components removed from view for clarity.

Position the engine front cover onto the dowels.

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5.

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. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

Install the bolts and stud bolts.

Torque:

Stage 1: Fasteners 1-15 : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

Stage 2: Fasteners 16-19 : 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

Stage 3: Fasteners 1-15 : 60°

Stage 4: Fasteners 16-19 : 45°

Fig 1: Engine Front Cover Tightening Sequence

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6.

Using a 10 mm Hex Bit, turn the engine front cover-to-oil filter adapter jack screw into contact with the oil filter adapter.
Torque

: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

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7.

Install the engine front cover-to-oil filter adapter bolt.
Torque:

Stage 1: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

Stage 2: 60°

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8.
1. 1.
  
  Attach the wiring harness retainer to the oil pan stud bolt.
1. 2.
  
  Install the nut.
  Torque
  
  : 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
1. 3.
  
  Slide the wiring harness retainer onto the engine front cover stud bolt.
1. 4.
  
  Attach the wiring harness retainer to the oil pan.

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9.

Position the transmission cooler tubes and install the nut.
Torque

: 115 lb.in (13 Nm)

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10.

Install the generator, the bolt and the nut.
Torque

: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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11.
- Install the ground wire and nut.
  Torque
  
  : 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
- Connect the EVAP canister purge valve.

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12.

Attach the wiring harness retainers to the engine front cover and stud bolt.

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13.

Install the throttle body. Refer to: THROTTLE BODY .

14.

Install a new coolant pump O-ring seal and lubricate with clean engine coolant.
Material

: Motorcraft® Orange Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant / VC-3-B (WSS-M97B44-D)

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15.

Install the coolant pump and bolts.
Torque:

Stage 1: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

Stage 2: 60°

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16.

Install the coolant pump pulley and the bolts.

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17.

Install a new thermostat housing O-ring seal and lubricate with clean engine coolant.
Material

: Motorcraft® Orange Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant / VC-3-B (WSS-M97B44-D)

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18.
- Install the upper radiator hose T-connector/thermostat housing assembly and clamp.
- Install the degas bottle coolant hose and clamp.

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19.

Install the thermostat housing bolts.
Torque

: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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20.

Connect the lower radiator hose to the thermostat housing assembly.

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21.

Install the following items:
- Refer to: Crankshaft Front Seal .
- Refer to: AIR CONDITIONING (A C) COMPRESSOR BELT TENSIONER .
- Refer to: AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR BELT .
- Refer to: ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT TENSIONER .
- Refer to: ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT .

22.

Torque
: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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23.

Install the following items:
- Refer to: Valve Cover RH .
- Refer to: Valve Cover LH .
- Refer to: DEGAS BOTTLE .

24.
- Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
- Install the oil pan drain plug.
  Torque
  
  : 19 lb.ft (26 Nm)

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25.

Remove and discard the engine oil filter.

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26.

NOTE: Do not lubricate the O-ring seal.

Install a new oil filter.

Torque:

Stage 1: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

Stage 2: 180°

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27.

If equipped, install the skid plate and bolts.
Torque

: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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28.

If equipped, install the underbody shield and fasteners.
Torque

: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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29.

If equipped, install the underbody shield and fasteners.
Torque

: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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30.

If equipped, install the skid plate and bolts.
Torque

: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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31.

Fill the engine with clean engine oil. Refer to: Specifications .
Material

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

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32.

Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

33.

Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. Refer to: COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING AND VACUUM FILLING .

34.

After completing the repairs, perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure using a diagnostic scan tool.