Engine Front Cover: Removal
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- 2.
Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect - Vehicles With: Dual Batteries .
- 3.
Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
- 4.
Remove the following items:- Remove the cooling fan motor and shroud. Refer to: Cooling Fan Motor and Shroud .
- Remove the crankshaft front seal. Refer to: Crankshaft Front Seal .
- Remove the generator. Refer to: Generator - 3.2L Duratorq-TDCi (148kW/200PS) - Puma .
- 11.
Disconnect the coolant hoses and hose retainer.Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- 13.
Release the coolant hose clamp. Remove the bolt and position aside the thermostat assembly.Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- 19.NOTE: Do not use wire brushes, power abrasive discs or 3M™ Roloc® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) to clean the sealing surfaces of the engine block. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. They also cause contamination that causes premature engine failure. Remove all traces of the gasket.
Make sure that the mating surface is clean and free of foreign material. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .
Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper
Material: Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A
Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B
Material: Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B