Engine Front Cover (View 3 of 3): Installation

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NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.

NOTE: Do not damage the oil pan gasket while cleaning the sealant from the lower cylinder block-to-oil pan joint.

Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of sealant.
- Clean all sealing surfaces with metal surface prep and install new gaskets.

NOTE: The engine front cover must be installed and the bolts tightened within 4 minutes of applying sealant.

Fig 1: Locating Sealant Applying Area At Cylinder Block And Cylinder Head Mating Surfaces

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Apply a 6 mm (0.23 in) diameter dot of silicone gasket and sealant to the cylinder block, lower cylinder block, cylinder head and oil pan mating surfaces.

Position the engine front cover and install the bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

Item	Part Number	Description
1	W701525	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 47.5
2	W701525	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 47.5
3	W708222	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 64
4	W710030	Stud, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M6 x 1 x 20 / M8 x 1.25 x 47.5
5	W701525	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 47.5
6	W701525	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 47.5
7	W701525	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 47.5
8	W701525	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 47.5
9	W701525	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 47.5
10	W708221	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 118
11	W708221	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 118
12	W701525	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 47.5
13	W710030	Stud, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M6 x 1 x 20 / M8 x 1.25 x 47.5
14	W708222	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 64
15	W701525	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 118
16	W701525	Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 47.5

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Front Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the 2 oil pan-to-front cover bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.
- Install the plug and tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
Install the engine mount. For additional information, refer to ENGINE MOUNT .
Install the LH and RH VCT oil control solenoids. For additional information, refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS - 3.0L (4V) .
Connect the 2 CMP sensor electrical connectors and attach the wiring harness retainer to the engine front cover stud bolt.
Connect the Crankshaft Position (CKP) electrical connector and attach the wiring harness retainer.
Attach the wiring harness retainer to the engine front cover stud bolt.
Install the accessory drive belt tensioner and the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Position the generator and install the 2 studs.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Install the generator bolt and 2 nuts.
- Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Install the crankshaft front seal. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT PULLEY AND CRANKSHAFT FRONT SEAL - EXPLODED VIEW and CRANKSHAFT FRONT SEAL .
Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Using the scan tool, perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure following the on-screen instructions.