Brake Vacuum Pump - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW 324PS): Installation
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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 that make leak paths. They also cause contamination that causes premature engine failure. Remove all traces of the gasket.
Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material. 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
- Inspect the gaskets and install a new gaskets as necessary.
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NOTE: If the brake vacuum pump is not secured within 10 minutes of sealant application, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface prep. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
Apply an 8mm bead of the specified sealant in the location shown.
Material
: Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone / TA-357 (WSE-M4G323-A6)
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NOTE: Manually align the brake vacuum pump drive key with the camshaft slot before installation.
Position the vacuum pump and install the 3 bolts.
Torque
: 75 lb.in (8.5 Nm)
- Attach the wiring retainer.
- Install the LH fender splash shield. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield .
- Install the LH front wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
- Connect the vacuum tubes making sure the couplings lock to the brake vacuum pump.
- Install the engine appearance cover and the 2 nuts.
Torque
: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)