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Engine Front Cover: Installation

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

    GFD279078Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .
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  3. Install Special Service Tool: 307-399 Alignment Pins, Transmission Fluid Pump.
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  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 and bolts 7, 8, 15, 17, 18, 21 and 22 must be installed within 4 minutes of the initial sealant application. The remainder of the engine front cover bolts must be installed and tightened within 35 minutes of the initial sealant application. If the time limits are exceeded, the sealant must be removed, the sealing area cleaned and sealant reapplied. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

    • Apply a 3.0 (0.11 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)

    • Apply a 5.5 (0.21 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the oil pan-to-cylinder block joint and the cylinder block joint areas of the engine front cover in the places indicated.

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

    GFD279132Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. NOTE: Make sure the 2 locating dowel pins are seated correctly in the cylinder block.

    Install the engine front cover and the bolts.

    Torque: 27 lb.in (3 Nm)

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  6. Remove Special Service Tool: 307-399 Alignment Pins, Transmission Fluid Pump.
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  7. NOTE: Do not tighten the bolt at this time.

    Install the M6 engine front cover bolt.

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  8. NOTE: Do not tighten the bolts at this time.

    Install the M10 engine front cover bolts.

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    • NOTE: Do not allow the A/C compressor to contact the subframe. Failure to follow this direction may result in damage to the A/C compressor.
      NOTE: Do not tighten the bolt at this time.

      Using the floor jack, lower the engine to allow installation of the M10 engine front cover bolt.

    • Install the lower M10 engine front cover bolt.

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  10. NOTE: Do not expose the Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to engine oil for at least 90 minutes after installing the engine front cover. Failure to follow this instruction may cause oil leakage.

    Install the remaining engine front cover bolts.

    Torque: Stage 1: Tighten bolts 1 thru 22 to: 89 lb.in (10 Nm) Stage 2: Tighten bolts 23, 24 and 25 to: 133 lb.in (15 Nm) Stage 3: Tighten bolt 26 to: 89 lb.in (10 Nm) Stage 4: Loosen bolt 26: 1turn(s) Stage 5: Tighten bolts 23, 24 and 25 to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft) plus an additional: 90 deg. Stage 6: Tighten bolts 1 thru 22 to 20 Nm (177 lb-in) plus an additional: 45 deg. Stage 7: Tighten bolt 26 to 10 Nm (89 lb-in) plus an additional: 45 deg.

    Fig 1: Engine Front Cover Tightening Sequence
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  11. Install the crankshaft front seal. Refer to: Crankshaft Front Seal .
    1. Position back the generator and install the stud.

      Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

    2. Install the nut.

      Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

    3. Install the bolt.

      Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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  13. Position back the evaporator inlet and outlet manifold and install the bolt.

    Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

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  14. Using a new O-ring, connect the A/C tube fitting and install the nut.

    Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

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    • Using a new O-ring, position back the A/C tube and install the nut.

      Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

    • Install the A/C bracket nut.

      Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

    GFD279245Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Connect the A/C electrical connector and wire retainers.
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  17. Position back and connect the coolant hose retainers.
    GFD279027Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Install the cooling module support panel and the retainers.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)

    GFD279026Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the cable ties or the mechanics wire.

    • Install the upper cooling support brackets.

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  20. Install the upper air deflector and the retainers.
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  21. Install the degas bottle hose.
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  22. Position back the ground wire and install the bolt. Connect the wire retainer.

    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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  23. Install the PCM bracket, nut and the bolts.
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  24. Attach the wiring harness retainers to the PCM bracket.
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  25. Connect the electrical connector and the wire harness retainer.
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  26. Install the following items:

    1. Install the PCM. Refer to: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) .
    2. Install the RH valve cover. Refer to: Valve Cover RH .
    3. Install the LH valve cover. Refer to: Valve Cover LH .

    • Tighten the roll restrictor bolt.

      Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

    • Tighten the roll restrictor bolt.

      Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

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  28. NOTE: Do not lubricate the engine oil filter seal.

    Install a new engine oil filter.

    Torque: Stage 1: 44 lb.in (5 Nm) Stage 2: 180 deg.

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  29. Install the following items:

    1. Install the RH half shaft. Refer to: Front Halfshaft RH - FWD . Refer to: Front Halfshaft RH - 3.5L Duratec (212kW/278PS), All-Wheel Drive (AWD) .
    2. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner. Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner .
    3. Install the degas bottle. Refer to: Degas Bottle .
    4. Install the cowl panel. Refer to: Cowl Panel .

  30. Install the underbody shields and the retainers.
    GFD279020Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. NOTE: Do not expose the Motorcraft® High performance Engine RTV Silicone to engine oil for at least 90 minutes after installing the engine front cover. Failure to follow these instructions may cause engine oil leakage.

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

    Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-20 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W20-Q1SP (WSS-M2C945-B1)

  32. Fill the engine cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
  33. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
  34. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging .
  35. After completing the repairs, perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure.
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