Engine Front Cover: Installation

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Using the special tools, install the engine front cover to coolant pipe seal.Use Special Service Tool: 205-149 (T80T-4000-R) Installer, Spindle Bearing., 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle.

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Install Special Service Tool: 307-399 Alignment Pins, Transmission Fluid Pump.

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- 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 the 6 bolts 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 5 mm (0.20 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover sealing surfaces including the inner bolt bosses.
  
  Material: RTV silicone sealant (WSE-M4G323-A6)
- Apply a 9 mm (0.35 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the oil pan-to-cylinder block joint and the cylinder head-to-cylinder block joint areas of the engine front cover in places as indicated.
  Material: RTV silicone sealant (WSE-M4G323-A6)
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NOTE: If equipped with dual generators it will be necessary to obtain a W503297 (10 mm HEX) M8 X 1.25 X 35 bolt and washer to replace the accessory bracket bolt during the oil pan tightening process.

NOTE: Make sure the 2 locating dowel pins are seated correctly in the cylinder block.

Install the engine front cover and the bolts.

Torque: 3 Nm

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Remove Special Service Tool: 307-399 Alignment Pins, Transmission Fluid Pump.

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NOTE: After the tightening sequence is completed, bolts 10 and 18 will be removed to accommodate installation of the power steering pump assembly and bolts.

Install the remaining engine front cover bolts. Tighten in sequence in 6 stages:

Torque: Stage 1: Tighten bolts 1 thru 21 to:: 10 Nm Stage 2: Tighten bolts 1 thru 20 to:: 24 Nm Stage 3: Tighten bolt 21 to:: 20 Nm Stage 4: Tighten bolt 21 an additional:: 90deg. Stage 5: Tighten bolt 22 to:: 10 Nm Stage 6: Tighten bolt 22 an additional:: 45deg.

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NOTE: If equipped with dual generators.

Remove the bolts.

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- Install the stud bolt.
  Torque: 8 Nm
- Install the generator.
- Install the bolt
  Torque: 48 Nm
- Install the nut.
  Torque: 48 Nm
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Install the accessory drive belt tensioner and the bolts.
Torque: 11 Nm

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Vehicles equipped with dual generators
Install the generator bracket and the bolts finger tight, then tighten in the sequence shown.
Torque: Stage 1 Tighten bolts 3 and 4 to : 35 Nm Stage 2 Tighten stud bolt 2 to : 35 Nm Stage 2 Tighten bolt 1 to : 48 Nm

Fig 1: Generator Bracket (For Dual Generators) Tightening Sequence
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Install the A/C compressor. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor (412-00).
All vehicles
Install the coolant pump. Refer to: Coolant Pump .
- Install the CAC outlet pipe.
- Connect the fuel vapor tube quick release coupling.
- Connect the wiring harness electrical connector and detach the retainer.
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Install the following items:
1. Refer to: Crankshaft Front Seal .
2. Refer to: Valve Cover RH .
3. Refer to: Valve Cover LH .
4. Refer to: Intake Manifold .
- Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
  Torque: 27 Nm
- Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
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NOTE: Do not lubricate the engine oil filter seal.

Install a new engine oil filter.

Torque: Stage 1: 5 Nm Stage 2: 180deg.

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

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Connect the battery ground cable. For Single Battery, Refer to: BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT - VEHICLES WITH: SINGLE BATTERY or, For Dual Battery, Refer to: BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT - VEHICLES WITH: DUAL BATTERIES
After completing the repairs, perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure using a diagnostic scan tool.
Road test the vehicle.