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Engine Block Skirt Stiffener

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

GFD190398Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle
GFD192820Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 303-1246 Engine Spreader Bar, TKIT-2006UF-FLM, TKIT-2006UF-ROW
GFD191517Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 303-1247VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Installer, TKIT-2006UF-FLM, TKIT-2006UF-ROW
GFD192821Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 303-1634 Lift Eyes (2), TKIT-2014D-FL_ROW, TKIT-2014D-ROW3
GFD190698Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 303-409 (T92C-6700-CH) Remover, Crankshaft Seal, TKIT-1992-FH/FMH/FLMH, TKIT-1993-LMH/MH
Floor Crane
Mounting Stand
Plastic Scraper
Flat-Bladed Screwdriver

Materials 

Name Specification
Motorcraft ® Silicone Gasket Remover ZC-30-A -
Motorcraft ® Metal Surface Prep Wipes ZC-31-B -
Motorcraft ® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner PM-4-A, PM-4-B -
NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.
  1. Remove the engine from the vehicle. Refer to :Engine .
  2. Remove the bolts and the flexplate.
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  3. Remove the crankshaft sensor ring.
    GFD192591Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Inspect the crankshaft sensor ring for damage. If the crankshaft sensor ring has been dropped or has any visual damage, it must be discarded.
    GFD192592Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Disconnect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
    2. Remove the bolt and the CKP sensor.
    GFD192593Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Remove the bolts and the crankshaft rear seal and retainer plate.

    • Discard the crankshaft rear seal and retainer plate.

    GFD192594Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. 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 and inspect the mating surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .

    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

    GFD192595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Using a floor crane, install the engine on a mounting stand. Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1246 Engine Spreader Bar., 303-1634 Lift Eyes (2). Use the General Equipment: Floor Crane Use the General Equipment: Mounting Stand
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    • Remove the bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.

    • Remove the bolt and the idler pulley.

    • Remove the bolts and the coolant pump pulley.

    • Remove the generator stud.

    • Remove the bolt and the generator.

    GFD192881Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Disconnect the oil pressure control solenoid electrical connector.

    • Remove the retainer and the oil pressure control solenoid.

    GFD192882Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Detach the wiring harness retainers.
    GFD192883Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Disconnect the PCV tube quick release couplings and remove the tube. Refer to : Quick Release Coupling Quick Release Coupling .

    1. Disconnect the throttle body electrical connector and detach the wiring harness retainer.

    GFD192884Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Disconnect the crankcase pressure sensor electrical connector.

    • Detach the PCV tube retainer.

    GFD192885Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Disconnect the EVAP tube quick release coupling and remove the tube. Refer to : Quick Release Coupling .
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    1. Disconnect the EVAP tube quick release coupling. Refer to : Quick Release Coupling .
    2. Disconnect the EVAP purge valve electrical connector.
    3. Lift the EVAP purge valve off of the intake manifold mounting tab and remove the valve from the engine.
    GFD192887Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors and retainers.
    GFD192712Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove the vacuum harness pressure sensor bolt.
    2. Disconnect the MAP sensor electrical connector.
    3. Detach the wiring harness and vacuum harness retainers.
    GFD192888Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Slide the insulator up to access the CHT electrical connector.

    • Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors and detach the wiring harness retainers.

    GFD192889Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors.

    • Detach the wiring harness retainers and remove the harness from the engine.

    GFD192890Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Detach the vacuum hose retainers.

    • Release the clamp and disconnect the vacuum hose from the TC.

    GFD192891Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Release the clamp and disconnect the vacuum hose from the TC.
    2. Remove the vacuum control solenoid bolts.
    3. Disconnect the vacuum tube quick release coupling. Refer to : Quick Release Coupling .
    4. Detach the retainers and remove the vacuum tube assembly from the engine.
    GFD192892Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. NOTE: When removing the ignition coil-on-plugs, a slight twisting motion will break the seal and ease removal.

    Remove the bolts and the coil-on-plug assemblies.

    GFD192893Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. Remove the oil level indicator.
    GFD192790Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Remove the bolts and the throttle body.
    GFD192894Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. Inspect the gasket, clean or replace as needed.
    GFD192895Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Remove the bolts and the coolant pump.
    GFD192896Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Remove and discard the coolant pump gasket and seal.
    GFD192897Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Remove the stud bolts, the bolt and the TC oil return tube.
    GFD192898Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Remove and discard the TC oil return tube O-ring seal.
    GFD192899Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Remove and discard the TC oil return tube-to-engine block gasket.
    GFD192900Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. NOTE: AWD displayed FWD is similar.

    Remove the bolts and the TC oil return tube.

    GFD192901Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. Remove and discard the TC oil return tube O-ring seal.
    GFD192899Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. Remove and discard the TC oil return tube-to-engine block gasket.
    GFD192900Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. Remove the oil pan bolts.
    GFD192902Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Using a large flat-bladed screwdriver and the indicated pry pads, release the sealer and separate the oil pan from the bottom of the engine.
    2. NOTE: Do not reuse the oil pan.

      Remove and discard the oil pan.

    GFD192903Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. Remove and discard the oil pump seal.
    GFD192738Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  37. 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 traces of sealant.

    Make sure that the oil pan sealing surfaces of the cylinder block and engine front cover are 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

    GFD192739Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  38. Loosen the fasteners and remove the valve cover.
    GFD192806Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  39. Remove and discard the gasket.

    • Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.

    GFD192807Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  40. Inspect the spark plug seals. Remove any damaged seals using the special tools. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle., 303-1247 VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Installer.
    GFD192808Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  41. 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 valve cover mating surface of the cylinder head and engine front cover. 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 Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B

    Material: Motorcraft ® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

    GFD192809Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  42. Loosen the fasteners and remove the valve cover.
    GFD192791Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  43. Remove and discard the gasket.

    • Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.

    GFD192792Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  44. Inspect the spark plug seals. Remove any damaged seals using the special tools. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle., 303-1247 VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Installer.
    GFD192793Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  45. 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 valve cover mating surface of the cylinder head and engine front cover. 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 Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B

    Material: Motorcraft ® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

    GFD192794Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  46. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.
    GFD192580Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    47. NOTE: Use a universal puller (such as an OTC 6667, or equivalent).
  47. Using a universal puller, remove the crankshaft pulley.
    GFD192581Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  48. NOTE: Use care not to damage the engine front cover or the crankshaft when removing the seal.

    1. Install the crankshaft pulley bolt.
    2. Using the special tool, remove and discard the crankshaft front oil seal. Use Special Service Tool: 303-409 (T92C-6700-CH) Remover, Crankshaft Seal.
    3. NOTE: Retain the original crankshaft pulley bolt for turning the crankshaft while the pulley is removed.

      Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.

    GFD192904Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  49. NOTE: There are 4 different types of fasteners, note location of each fastener for assembly.

    Remove the engine front cover fasteners.

    GFD192905Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  50. Using a large flat-bladed screwdriver and the indicated pry pads, release the sealer and remove the engine front cover. Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
    GFD192906Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  51. Remove and discard the engine front cover gaskets.
    GFD192907Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  52. Remove and discard the oil gallery seal (6G068).
    GFD192908Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  53. NOTE: Only Use a 3M™ Roloc ® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) to clean the engine front cover. Do not Use metal scrapers, wire brushes or any other power abrasive disk to clean front cover.

    • Clean the engine front cover using a 3M™ Roloc ® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) in a suitable tool turning at the recommended speed of 15, 000 RPM. Refer to : RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .

    • Thoroughly wash the engine front cover to remove any foreign material, including any abrasive particles created during the cleaning process.

      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

    GFD192909Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  54. NOTE: Place clean, lint-free shop towels over exposed engine cavities. Carefully remove the towels so foreign material is not dropped into the engine. Any foreign material (including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces) that enters the oil passages may cause engine failure.
    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. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. They also cause contamination that will cause premature engine failure. Remove all traces of the gasket.

    Make sure that the mating faces of the engine block are 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

    GFD192910Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  55. NOTE: Rotate the crankshaft utilizing only the original crankshaft pulley bolt. Failure to follow this direction may cause damage to the crankshaft and result in engine failure.

    Install the original crankshaft pulley bolt.

    GFD192750Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  56. NOTE: The VCT units have 2 timing marks on them, a triangle and a circle. For removal and installation of the RH side the triangle marks are Use d.

    1. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise.
    2. Position the crankshaft sprocket keyway at the 11 o'clock position.
    3. Verify the triangle  timing marks on the VCT units are at the 2 o'clock (intake) and 11 o'clock (exhaust) positions. If the circle  timing marks are at these positions the crankshaft must be turned clockwise one revolution (360 degrees).

    GFD192911Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  57. Remove the bolts and the RH timing chain tensioner.
    GFD192752Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  58. Remove the RH timing chain tensioner arm.
    GFD192912Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  59. Remove the bolts and the RH timing chain guide.
    GFD192913Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  60. Remove the RH timing chain.
    GFD192914Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  61. Remove and discard the original crankshaft pulley bolt.
    GFD192915Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Rotate the oil pump drive chain tensioner counterclockwise.
    2. Insert a small hex wrench or pin into the holes of the tensioner to secure the end of the spring.
    GFD192760Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  63. Remove the bolt and oil pump drive chain tensioner.
    GFD192761Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  64. Remove the bolts and oil pump drive chain guide.
    GFD192762Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  65. Remove the oil pump drive chain.
    GFD192763Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  66. Remove the bolts and the oil pump.
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  67. Remove the engine block skirt stiffener bolts.
    GFD192917Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  68. Using a suitable pry bar at the 4 pry pad locations, release the engine block skirt stiffener-to-engine block seal.
    GFD192918Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the engine block skirt stiffener.

    • Remove and discard the oil seal.

    GFD192919Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  70. 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 and inspect the mating surfaces. 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

    GFD192920Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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