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Engine Block Skirt Stiffener

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

GFD278582Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle
GFD278583Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 303-1246 Engine Spreader Bar TKIT-2006UF-FLM TKIT-2006UF-ROW
GFD278584Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 303-1247 VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Installer TKIT-2006UF-FLM TKIT-2006UF-ROW
GFD278775Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 303-1250 Seal Installer, Rear Main TKIT-2006UFFLM
GFD278776Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 303-1531 Installer, Front Crank Seal and Damper
GFD278585Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 303-1634 Lift Eyes (2) TKIT-2014D-ROW3 TKIT-2014D-FL_ROW
GFD278778Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 303-335 (T88T-6701-A) Installer, Front Cover Oil Seal TKIT-1988-FLM TKIT-1988-F
Floor Crane
Mounting Stand
Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Vise
Vise Jaw Protectors

Materials 

Name Specification
Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone TA-357 WSE-M4G323-A6
Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil XO-5W30-Q1SP WSS-M2C946-B1
Motorcraft® Orange Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant VC-3-B WSS-M97B44-D
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. NOTE: If the engine block skirt stiffener is not installed, aligned and the bolts tightened to minimum specification within 10 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned.

    Apply a 4.5 mm (0.18 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine block skirt stiffener.

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

    GFD278791Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Position the oil seal.
    2. Install the engine block skirt stiffener.
    GFD278792Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Install the bolts finger tight.
    2. Tighten the 2 bolts.

      Torque: Stage 1: 35 lb.in (4 Nm) Stage 2: Loosen: 360 deg.

    GFD278793Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Using a straight edge, align the rear face of the engine block skirt stiffener to the rear face of the engine block, flush or up to 0.250 mm (0.01 in) underflush.
    2. Using a straight edge, align the machined bosses on the left side of the engine block skirt stiffener to the machined bosses on the left side of the engine block flush or within 0.280 mm (0.011) of flush.
    GFD278794Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. NOTE: If the engine block skirt stiffener bolts minimal torque is not completed within 10 minutes of sealant application, or if final torque is not met within 60 minutes of sealant application the parts must be removed and the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned.

    Tighten the engine block skirt stiffener bolts.

    Torque: Stage 1: 35 lb.in (4 Nm) Stage 2: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)

    Fig 1: Engine Block Skirt Stiffener Tightening Sequence
    GFD278795Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Install the oil pump and the bolts.

    Torque: Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm) Stage 2: 45 deg.

    GFD278650Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Install the oil pump drive chain.
    GFD278649Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Install the oil pump drive chain guide and bolts.

    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    GFD278648Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Install the oil pump drive chain tensioner and bolt.

      Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    2. Remove the pin.
    GFD278827Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. 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 used.

    1. Install the RH timing chain with the single colored links aligned with the triangle  timing marks on the VCT units.
    2. Install the double colored links so they straddle the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket.

    GFD278982Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Install the RH timing chain guide and bolts.

    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    GFD278643Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Install the RH timing chain tensioner arm.
    GFD278642Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Slide the tensioner cylinder out of the RH timing chain tensioner housing.
    GFD278830Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. NOTE: Use vise jaw protectors or cover the jaws of the vise with clean shop towels to prevent damage to the surface of the tensioner ratchet mechanism.

    Mount the flat machined surfaces on the end of the tensioner cylinder into a vise.

    1. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver apply light downward pressure on the end of the tensioner ratchet mechanism. Use the General Equipment: Vise. Use the General Equipment: Vise Jaw Protectors. Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
    2. Rotate the screwdriver clockwise approximately one turn.
    3. An audible click will be heard when the tensioner ratchet mechanism locks into place.

    GFD278823Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Slide the tensioner cylinder into the tensioner housing until it contacts the bottom of the bore. The shoulder of the tensioner cylinder will be flush with the top of the housing.
    GFD278831Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Firmly press the tensioner cylinder into the tensioner housing until the shoulder of the tensioner cylinder is approximately 3 mm (0.125 in) below the top of the housing.
    2. Install a retaining pin into the hole in the housing to lock the tensioner cylinder in the retracted position.
    GFD278832Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Position the RH timing chain tensioner with the end of the tensioner correctly engaged to the tensioner arm.
    2. Install the bolts.

      Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    3. Remove the pin to allow the tensioner cylinder to extend and press against the timing chain tensioner arm.
    GFD278833Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Install new engine front cover gaskets.
    GFD278834Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Lubricate and install a new oil gallery seal (6G068).

    Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-Q1SP (WSS-M2C946-B1)

    GFD278835Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. 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 must be installed within 10 minutes of applying the sealer and the bolts must be installed and tightened to 2-5 Nm (18-44 lb-in) within 15 of applying the sealer. Final tightening of the bolts must be completed within 60 minutes of applying the sealer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

    Apply a 9 mm (0.35 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the cylinder block skirt-to-cylinder block joint and the cylinder head-to-cylinder block joint areas as indicated.

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

    GFD278836Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. 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 must be installed within 10 minutes of applying the sealer and the bolts must be installed and tightened to 2-5 Nm (18-44 lb-in) within 15 of applying the sealer. Final tightening of the bolts must be completed within 60 minutes of applying the sealer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

    Apply a 4.5 mm (0.18 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)

    GFD278837Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Install the engine front cover and the fasteners.

    Torque: Stage 1: Tighten bolts 1 through 11 to: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm) Stage 2: Tighten bolts 12 through 13 to: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm) Stage 3: Tighten bolts 14 through 21 to: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)

    GFD278838Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. Lubricate the engine front cover bore with clean engine oil.

    Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-Q1SP (WSS-M2C946-B1)

    GFD278839Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Using the special tools, install the new crankshaft front oil seal. Use Special Service Tool: 303-335 (T88T-6701-A) Installer, Front Cover Oil Seal., 303-1531 Installer, Front Crank Seal and Damper.
    GFD278840Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. Lubricate the crankshaft front seal inner lip with clean engine oil.

    Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-Q1SP (WSS-M2C946-B1)

    GFD278841Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Lubricate the crankshaft pulley sealing surface with clean engine oil prior to installation.

    Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-Q1SP (WSS-M2C946-B1)

    GFD278842Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Using the special tools, install the crankshaft pulley. Use Special Service Tool: 303-335 (T88T-6701-A) Installer, Front Cover Oil Seal., 303-1531 Installer, Front Crank Seal and Damper.
    GFD278843Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. NOTE: Use a universal pulley holder (such as an OTC 4754, or equivalent).

    Using a universal pulley holder, install and tighten a new crankshaft pulley bolt.

    Torque: Stage 1: 166 lb.ft (225 Nm) Stage 2: Loosen: 360 deg. Stage 3: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm) Stage 4: 270 deg.

    GFD278844Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Rotate the crankshaft pulley bolt clockwise to position the camshaft lobe upward for the camshaft roller follower to be installed.
    GFD278845Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed.

    Using the special tools, install new spark plug tube seals. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle., 303-1247 VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Installer.

    GFD278848Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. Install a new gasket.
    GFD278849Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. Apply clean engine oil to the surface.

    Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-Q1SP (WSS-M2C946-B1)

    GFD278850Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. NOTE: If the valve cover is not installed and the fasteners tightened within 10 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned.

    Apply an 8 mm (0.31 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover-to-cylinder head joints.

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

    GFD278851Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. Install the valve cover and tighten the bolts.

    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    GFD278852Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  35. NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed.

    Using the special tools, install new spark plug tube seals. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle., 303-1247 VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Installer.

    GFD278853Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. Install a new gasket.
    GFD278854Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  37. Apply clean engine oil to the surface.

    Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-Q1SP (WSS-M2C946-B1)

    GFD278855Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  38. NOTE: If the valve cover is not installed and the fasteners tightened within 10 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned.

    Apply an 8 mm (0.31 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover-to-cylinder head joints.

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

    GFD278856Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  39. Install the valve cover and tighten the bolts.

    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    GFD278857Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  40. Install a new oil pump seal.
    GFD278858Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  41. 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 oil pan must be installed within 10 minutes of applying the sealer and the bolts must be installed and tightened to 2-5 Nm (18-44 lb-in) within 15 minutes of applying the sealer. Final tightening of the bolts must be completed within 60 minutes of applying the sealer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

    1. Install a new oil pan press-in-place gasket.
    2. Apply a 18 mm (0.708 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover-to-cylinder block joint areas on the oil pan.

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

    GFD278859Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  42. Install the oil pan and the bolts.

    Torque: Stage 1: 31 lb.in (3.5 Nm) Stage 2: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    GFD278860Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  43. Install the new TC oil return tube-to-engine block gasket.
    GFD278869Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  44. Install a new TC oil return tube O-ring seal and then lubricate with clean engine oil.

    Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-Q1SP (WSS-M2C946-B1)

    GFD278870Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  45. NOTE: AWD shown FWD is similar.

    Install the TC oil return tube and the bolts.

    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    GFD278616Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  46. Install the new TC oil return tube-to-engine block gasket.
    GFD278869Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  47. Install a new TC oil return tube O-ring seal and then lubricate with clean engine oil.

    Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-Q1SP (WSS-M2C946-B1)

    GFD278870Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  48. Install the TC oil return tube, then install and tighten the bolts.

    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    GFD278613Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Lubricate the inside and the outside diameter of the grommet with clean engine coolant.

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

    • Install the grommet so it is flush with the rear of the coolant pump housing.

    GFD278878Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  50. NOTE: Verify the front cover dowel pins are aligned to the coolant pump and that the coolant pump is fully seated prior to installing the fasteners.

    • Using a new gasket, install the coolant pump and the fasteners.

      Torque: Fasteners 1-7: Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm) Stage 2: 45 deg.

    • Torque: Fastener 8: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)

    GFD278879Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  51. Install the gasket, the throttle body and the bolts.

    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    GFD278609Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  52. Inspect and replace any ignition coil-on-plugs that have rubber boots with cracks, rips or tears.
    GFD278892Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Install the ignition coil-on-plugs.
    2. Install and tighten the ignition coil-on-plug stud bolts.

      Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)

    GFD278983Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  54. Install the oil level indicator.
    GFD278608Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  55. Install the EVAP purge valve and connect the quick release coupling. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
    GFD278894Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Install the vacuum tube assembly onto the engine and connect the vacuum hose and clamp to the TC.
    2. Install the vacuum control solenoid bolts.

      Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

    3. Connect the vacuum tube quick release coupling. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
    4. Attach the vacuum hose retainers.
    GFD278606Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  57. Connect the vacuum hose and clamp to the TC.

    • Attach the vacuum hose retainers.

    GFD278605Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  58. Install the engine wiring harness onto the engine.

    • Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors and attach the retainers.

    GFD278604Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors and attach the wiring harness retainers.

    • Slide the insulator down over the CHT electrical connector.

    GFD278895Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Install the vacuum harness pressure sensor bolt.

      Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

    2. Connect the MAP sensor electrical connector.
    3. Attach the wiring harness and vacuum harness retainers.
    GFD278602Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  61. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors and attach the retainers.
    GFD278601Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Install the EVAP purge valve onto the intake manifold mounting tab.
    2. Disconnect the EVAP tube quick release coupling. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
    3. Connect the EVAP purge valve electrical connector.
    GFD278896Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  63. Install the EVAP tube and connect the quick release coupling. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
    GFD278599Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    • Connect the crankcase pressure sensor electrical connector.

    • Attach the PCV tube retainer.

    GFD278598Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    1. Connect the throttle body electrical connector and attach the wiring harness retainer.

    GFD278597Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Install the ground wire and stud bolt.

      Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    • Connect the high pressure fuel pump electrical connector.

    • Attach the wiring harness retainers.

    GFD278658Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  67. Attach the wiring harness retainers.
    GFD278596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Install the oil pressure control solenoid and the retainer.

      Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

    • Disconnect the oil pressure control solenoid electrical connector.

    GFD278595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Install the generator stud.

      Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

    • Install the generator and the bolt.

      Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)

    • Install the coolant pump pulley and the bolts.

      Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    • Install the idler pulley and bolt.

      Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

    • Install the accessory drive belt tensioner and the bolts.

      Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD278897Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  70. Using a floor crane, remove the engine from the mounting stand. Install Special Service Tool: 303-1634 Lift Eyes (2)., 303-1246 Engine Spreader Bar. Use the General Equipment: Floor Crane. Use the General Equipment: Mounting Stand
    GFD278593Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  71. Lubricate the crankshaft rear seal lips with clean engine oil.

    Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-Q1SP (WSS-M2C946-B1)

    GFD278898Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  72. NOTE: The crankshaft rear seal and retainer plate must be installed within 10 minutes of applying the sealer and the bolts must be installed and tightened to 2-5 Nm (18-44 lb-in) within 15 of applying the sealer. Final tightening of the bolts must be completed within 60 minutes of applying the sealer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

    Apply a 4.5 mm (0.18 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the crankshaft rear seal and retainer plate.

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

    GFD278899Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Position the special tool onto the end of the crankshaft. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1250 Seal Installer, Rear Main.

    • Slide the new crankshaft rear seal and retainer plate onto the tool and into the installed position.

    GFD278900Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  74. Install the crankshaft rear seal retainer plate bolts. Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1250 Seal Installer, Rear Main.

    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    GFD278901Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Install the CKP sensor and the bolt.

      Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    2. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
    GFD278902Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  76. Install the crankshaft sensor ring.
    GFD278588Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Position the flexplate on the crankshaft.
    2. Install the bolts then rundown the bolts one turn at a time in sequence shown until the flexplate is snug against the rear face of the crankshaft.
    3. Final tighten the bolts in sequence shown.

      Torque: 59 lb.ft (80 Nm)

    GFD278903Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  78. Install the engine into the vehicle. Refer to: Engine .
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