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Engine Front Cover: Installation

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  1. Prime the oil pump. Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the square oil pump hole and rotate the oil pump by hand.

    Material: Motorcraft ® SAE 10W-30 Super Duty Diesel Motor Oil / XO-10W30-QSD (WSS-M2C171-E)

  2. Position the crankshaft drive flats level to aid in installing the engine front cover.
    GFD202512Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Install the engine front cover gaskets.
    GFD202513Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. NOTE: Failure to properly align the engine front cover to the oil pan rail may result in engine damage.
    NOTE: Use care when installing the engine front cover not to scratch the crankshaft sealing surface.
    NOTE: Use the Gauge Bar to align the bottom of the engine front cover to the oil pan rail prior to torquing the engine front cover.

    • Install the engine front cover.

    • Support the oil pump gerotor assembly in the engine front cover bore.

    • Position the engine front cover assembly over the crankshaft without contacting the front sealing surface.

    • Align the oil pump gerotor assembly with the crankshaft drive flats.

    • Align the engine front cover assembly locating pin.

    • Slide the front cover assembly over the crankshaft post to the cylinder block.

    • Hand start bolt number 1 and 2.

    • Using the Gauge Bar, align the bottom of the engine front cover to the oil pan rail. Use Special Service Tool: 307-400 Gauge Bar.

    • Install the remaining engine front cover bolts.

      Torque: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)

    Fig 1: Engine Front Cover Tightening Sequence
    GFD202514Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • As a post-check, using the special tool and feeler gauge, verify alignment of the engine front cover to the oil pan rail is within 0.25 mm (0.009 in). Use Special Service Tool: 307-400 Gauge Bar. Use the General Equipment: Feeler Gauge

    • If the engine front cover alignment is not with specification, loosen the bolts and repeat the previous step.

    GFD202515Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Refer to: Crankshaft Front Seal .
  7. Connect the coolant engine fill hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    GFD202509Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Connect the battery wire harness to the bracket.
    GFD202508Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Position back the lower radiator hose and install the clip.
    GFD202507Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Position back the battery wire harness and install the bolts.

    Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

    GFD202506Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Install the retainer to the power steering line bracket.

    Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

    GFD202475Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Connect the CMP sensor electrical connector and the retainers.
    GFD202505Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. NOTE: Only one tube shown.

    Install the new transmission oil cooler coolant O-rings and lubricate.

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

    GFD202458Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Install the transmission oil cooler coolant tube and stud bolt.

    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    GFD202457Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Install the transmission oil cooler coolant tube, bolt and nut.

    Torque:

    Nut: 115 lb.in (13 Nm)

    Bolt: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    GFD202456Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Connect the transmission cooler coolant hoses.
    GFD202455Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Install the stator standoffs.

    Torque: 17 lb.ft (23 Nm)

    GFD202504Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Install the A/C compressor and the bolts.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD202503Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. NOTE: Only use the specified material to lubricate the seals.

    Install new O-ring seals and connect the A/C inlet and outlet lines.

    Material: Motorcraft ® PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil / YN-12-D (WSH-M1C231-B)

    Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

    GFD202502Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Connect the A/C electrical connector and the retainers.
    GFD202501Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Position back the wire harness and install the bracket bolt and the ground wire bolt.

    Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

    GFD202500Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Install the following items:

    1. Refer to: Brake Vacuum Pump .
    2. Refer to: Cooling Fan Drive Assembly .
    3. Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner .
    4. Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt .
    5. Refer to: Cooling Fan .

  23. Install the cooling fan stator and nuts.

    Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

    GFD202499Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Connect the coolant hose retainer.
    GFD202498Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. Install the following items:

    1. Refer to: Cooling Module .
    2. Refer to: Upper Oil Pan .

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