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Engine Front Cover: Installation

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  1. Install new engine front cover gaskets.
    GFD458859Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. NOTE: Lubricate the new oil gallery seal with clean engine oil.

    Lubricate and install a new oil gallery seal (6G068).

    GFD458860Courtesy 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 9 mm (0.35 in) beads of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone 10 mm (0.40 in) in length to the cylinder block skirt-to-cylinder block joints and the cylinder head-to-cylinder block joints as indicated.

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

    GFD458861Courtesy 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.

    1. Apply a 4.5 mm (0.18 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover sealing surfaces of the inner bolt bosses.

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

    2. Apply a 4.5 mm (0.18 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the chamfer of the engine front cover sealing surfaces.

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

    GFD458862Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. 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 20 to: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)

    Fig 1: Engine Front Cover Tightening Sequence
    GFD458863Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Install the following items:

    1. Oil pan. Refer to: Oil Pan .
    2. Crankshaft front seal. Refer to: Crankshaft Front Seal .

  7. Connect the oil control solenoid electrical connector and attach the wiring harness retainers.
    GFD458852Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Position the A/C compressor and install the bolts.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD458851Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Install the RH fender splash shield. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield .
  10. Install the generator, the bolt and the nut.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

    GFD458850Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Install a new gasket.
    2. Install the EGR tube and the nuts.

      Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    GFD458864Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Install the idler pulley and bolt.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

    GFD458848Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Install the idler pulley and bolt.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)

    GFD458847Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Install the following items:

    1. Accessory drive belt tensioner. Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner .
    2. Oil cooler. Refer to: Oil Cooler .
    3. Coolant pump. Refer to: Coolant Pump .
    4. Cabin heater coolant pump. Refer to: Cabin Heater Coolant Pump - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) .

  15. Install the TC bypass tube and rotate the retaining ring clockwise 180 degrees.
    GFD458865Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Install the following items:

    1. RH valve cover. Refer to: Valve Cover RH .
    2. LH valve cover. Refer to: Valve Cover LH .

    1. Connect the lower radiator hose.
    2. Install the spring clip.
    GFD458866Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Install the upper radiator hose and clamp. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

    • Install the radiator to degas bottle hose and clamp. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

    GFD458844Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Install the following items:

    1. Degas bottle. Refer to: Degas Bottle .
    2. Air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .
    3. Air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .

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