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Engine Front Cover: Installation

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  1. Install new engine front cover gaskets.
    GFD278340Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. 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)

    GFD278341Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. 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)

    GFD278342Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. 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)

    GFD278343Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Install the engine front cover and the fasteners.

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

    Fig 1: Engine Front Cover Tightening Sequence
    GFD278344Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Release the coolant hoses and wiring harness.
    GFD278518Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Install the insulator and the fasteners.

    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    GFD278284Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. 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)

    GFD278350Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. 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.
    GFD278351Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. 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)

    GFD278352Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. 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)

    GFD278353Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. 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.
    GFD278354Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Install a new crankshaft pulley bolt finger tight.
    GFD278281Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Using the floor jack, raise the engine to the installed position. Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block. Use the General Equipment: Trolley Jack
    GFD278519Courtesy 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.

    GFD278348Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. 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)

    GFD278349Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Install the coolant pump pulley and the bolts.

    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    GFD278285Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. NOTE: The engine mount and bracket are serviced as an assembly. Do not remove the engine mount bracket-to-engine mount bolt, this fastener is not serviceable.

    1. Install the engine mount and bracket assembly and the nuts.

      Torque: 59 lb.ft (80 Nm)

    2. Install the bolts and nut.

      Torque: Nut: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm) Bolt: 81 lb.ft (110 Nm)

    GFD278374Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Remove. Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block. Use the General Equipment: Trolley Jack
    GFD278515Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. NOTE: Use a universal pulley holder (such as an OTC 4754, or equivalent).

    Using a universal pulley holder, tighten the 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.

    GFD278355Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Connect the lower radiator hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    2. Connect the heater hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    3. Attach the heater hose retainer.
    4. Install the bolt.

      Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

    GFD278219Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Attach the wiring harness retainers.
    GFD278264Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. Install the splash shield and the retainers.
    GFD278514Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Install the stands. Install the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
    GFD278513Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove and discard the subframe bolts.
    2. Remove the bolts and the subframe brackets.
    GFD278249Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Remove and discard the subframe bolts.
    GFD278520Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Using the adjustable stands lower the LH side of the subframe 20 mm (0.75 in) and lower the RH 65 mm (2.5 in). Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
    GFD278521Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Install a new oil pump seal.
    GFD278379Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. 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)

    GFD278380Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Install the oil pan and the bolts.

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

    GFD278381Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. Using the adjustable stands raise the subframe into the installed position. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
    GFD278522Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. NOTE: Align the reference marks made during removal.
    NOTE: Only tighten the bolts finger tight at this stage.

    Install the new subframe bolts.

    GFD278506Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. NOTE: Align the reference marks made during removal.
    NOTE: Only tighten the bolts finger tight at this stage.

    1. Install the subframe brackets and the new subframe bolts.
    2. Install the subframe bracket bolts.

    GFD278377Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. NOTE: While tightening the subframe bolts, make sure the front subframe does not move.

    Tighten the subframe bolts.

    Torque: 173 lb.ft (235 Nm)

    GFD278506Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Tighten.

      Torque: Stage 1: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm) Stage 2: 270 deg.

    2. Tighten.

      Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

    GFD278377Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. Remove. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
    GFD278504Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  37. Install the cooling module support panel and the fasteners.

    Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

    GFD278505Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  38. Install the subframe support bracket and the nuts.

    Torque: 33 lb.ft (45 Nm)

    GFD278234Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  39. NOTE: Use the internal or external hex-holding feature to prevent the ball and stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nuts. The link boot seal must not be allowed to twist while tightening the link nuts or damage to the boot seal will occur.

    Position the RH sway bar link and install the new nut.

    Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

    GFD278138Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  40. Install the underbody shields and the retainers.
    GFD278210Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove.
    2. Install.
    GFD278161Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  42. Install the upper air deflector and the retainers.
    GFD278162Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  43. Position the generator and install the stud and bolt.

    Torque: Stud: 71 lb.in (8 Nm) Bolt: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)

    GFD278280Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  44. Install the idler pulley and the bolt.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

    GFD278279Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Install the M8 x 50 mm bolt.

      Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    2. Install the M10 x 43 mm bolt.

      Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)

    3. Install the M8 x 30 mm bolt and the A/C compressor mounting bracket.

      Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD278231Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  46. Position the A/C compressor and install the bolts and the stud bolt.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD278523Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  47. Attach the wiring harness retainers, connect the A/C compressor electrical connectors and slide down the insulator.
    GFD278524Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  48. Position the A/C line bracket onto the generator stud.
    GFD278525Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  49. Install the generator nut.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)

    GFD278226Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  50. Install the following items:

    1. Refer to: Oil Pressure Control Solenoid .
    2. Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner .
    3. RH fender splash shield. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield .
    4. Refer to: Valve Cover RH .
    5. Refer to: Valve Cover LH .
    6. Refer to: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) .
    7. Refer to: Degas Bottle .

  51. Install a new engine oil filter and fill the engine with clean engine oil. Refer to: Engine Oil Draining and Filling .
  52. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
  53. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
  54. Use the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Misfire Monitor Profile Correction routine in the diagnostic scan tool.
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