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Engine Front Cover: Installation

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  1. Install new engine front cover gaskets.
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  2. Lubricate and install a new oil gallery seal (6G068).

    Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-Q1SP (WSS-M2C946-B1)

    GFD376708Courtesy 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 a 9 mm (0.35 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the cylinder block skirt-to-cylinder block joint and the cylinder head-to-cylinder block joint areas as indicated.

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

    GFD376709Courtesy 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.

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

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

    GFD376710Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Install the engine front cover and the fasteners.

    Torque: Stage 1: Tighten bolts 1 thru 11 to: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm) - Stage 2: Tighten bolts 12 thru 13 to: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm) - Stage 3: Tighten bolts 14 thru 21 to: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)

    Fig 1: Front Engine Cover Tightening Sequence (3.0L EcoBoost)
    GFD376711Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Release the coolant hoses and wiring harness.
    GFD376877Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Install the insulator and the fasteners.
    GFD376653Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Lubricate the engine front cover bore with clean engine oil.

    Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-Q1SP (WSS-M2C946-B1)

    GFD376716Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Using the special tools, install the new crankshaft front oil seal. Use Special Service Tool: 303-335 (T88T-6701-A) Installer, Front Cover Oil Seal., 303-1531 Installer, Front Crank Seal and Damper.
    GFD376717Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Lubricate the crankshaft front seal inner lip with clean engine oil.

    Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-Q1SP (WSS-M2C946-B1)

    GFD376718Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Lubricate the crankshaft pulley sealing surface with clean engine oil prior to installation.

    Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-Q1SP (WSS-M2C946-B1)

    GFD376719Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Using the special tools, install the crankshaft pulley. Use Special Service Tool: 303-335 (T88T-6701-A) Installer, Front Cover Oil Seal., 303-1531 Installer, Front Crank Seal and Damper.
    GFD376720Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Install a new crankshaft pulley bolt finger tight.
    GFD376650Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Using the floor jack, raise the engine to the installed position. Use the General Equipment: Wooden BlockUse the General Equipment: Trolley Jack
    GFD376878Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Lubricate the inside and the outside diameter of the grommet with clean engine coolant.

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

    • Install the grommet so it is flush with the rear of the coolant pump housing.

    GFD376714Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. NOTE: Verify the front cover dowel pins are aligned to the coolant pump and that the coolant pump is fully seated prior to installing the fasteners.

    • Using a new gasket, install the coolant pump and the fasteners.

      Torque: Fasteners 1-7: Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm) - Stage 2: 45°

    • Torque: Fastener 8: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)

    Fig 2: Coolant Pump Tightening Sequence (3.0L EcoBoost)
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  17. Install the coolant pump pulley and the bolts.

    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    GFD376654Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. NOTE: Hand tighten fasteners only at this time.

    1. Position the engine mount.
    2. Install the engine mount-to-engine nuts and hand tighten.
    3. Install the engine mount-to-frame bolts and hand tighten.
    4. Install the engine mount-to-frame nut and hand tighten.

    GFD376740Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Tighten the engine mount-to-engine nuts.

    Torque : 59 lb.ft (80 Nm)

    GFD376741Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Remove. Use the General Equipment: Wooden BlockUse the General Equipment: Trolley Jack
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    1. Tighten the engine mount-to-frame bolts.

      Torque: 81 lb.ft (110 Nm)

    2. Tighten the engine mount-to-frame nut.

      Torque: 81 lb.ft (110 Nm)

    GFD376745Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. NOTE: Use a universal pulley holder (such as an OTC 4754, or equivalent).

    Using a universal pulley holder, tighten the new crankshaft pulley bolt.

    Torque: Stage 1: 166 lb.ft (225 Nm) - Stage 2: Loosen: 360° - Stage 3: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm) - Stage 4: 270°

    GFD376721Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Connect the heater hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    2. Attach the heater hose retainer.
    3. Connect the lower radiator hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    GFD376590Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Attach the wiring harness retainers.
    GFD376633Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. Install the splash shield and the retainers.
    GFD376874Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Install the stands. Install the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
    GFD376873Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove and discard the subframe bolts.
    2. Remove the bolts and the subframe brackets.
    GFD376618Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Remove and discard the subframe bolts.
    GFD376879Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Using the adjustable stands lower the LH side of the subframe 20 mm (0.75 in) and lower the RH 65 mm (2.5 in). Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
    GFD376880Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Install a new oil pump seal.
    GFD376746Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. 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 oil pan 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 minutes 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. Install a new oil pan press-in-place gasket.
    2. Apply a 18 mm (0.708 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover-to-cylinder block joint areas on the oil pan.

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

    GFD376747Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. Install the oil pan and the bolts.

    Torque: Stage 1: 31 lb.in (3.5 Nm) - Stage 2: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    GFD376748Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. Using the adjustable stands raise the subframe into the installed position. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
    GFD376881Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. NOTE: Align the reference marks made during removal.
    NOTE: Only tighten the bolts finger tight at this stage.

    Install the new subframe bolts.

    GFD376866Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  35. NOTE: Align the reference marks made during removal.
    NOTE: Only tighten the bolts finger tight at this stage.

    1. Install the subframe brackets and the new subframe bolts.
    2. Install the subframe bracket bolts.

    GFD376743Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. NOTE: While tightening the subframe bolts, make sure the front subframe does not move.

    Tighten the subframe bolts.

    Torque: 173 lb.ft (235 Nm)

    GFD376866Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Tighten.

      Torque: Stage 1: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm) - Stage 2: 270°

    2. Tighten.

      Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

    GFD376743Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  38. Remove. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
    GFD376865Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  39. Install the cooling module support panel and the fasteners.

    Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

    GFD376609Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  40. Install the subframe support bracket and the nuts.

    Torque: 33 lb.ft (45 Nm)

    GFD376601Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  41. NOTE: Use the internal or external hex-holding feature to prevent the ball and stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nuts. The link boot seal must not be allowed to twist while tightening the link nuts or damage to the boot seal will occur.

    Position the RH sway bar link and install the new nut.

    Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

    GFD376542Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  42. Install the RH ride height sensor. Refer to: Front Suspension Height Sensor .
  43. Install the underbody shields and the retainers.
    GFD376580Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  44. If equipped, install the front underbody straps and the retainers.
    GFD376579Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  45. Remove the cooling module support.
    GFD376577Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  46. Install the oil level indicator.
    GFD376582Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  47. Position the generator and install the stud and bolt.

    Torque: Stud: 71 lb.in (8 Nm) Bolt: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)

    GFD376649Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  48. Install the idler pulley and the bolt.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

    GFD376648Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Install the M8 x 50 mm bolt.

      Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    2. Install the M10 x 43 mm bolt.

      Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)

    3. Install the M8 x 30 mm bolt and the A/C compressor mounting bracket.

      Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    Fig 3: A/C Compressor Mounting Bracket Tightening Sequence (3.0L EcoBoost)
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    1. Remove the support, position the A/C compressor and install the stud bolt.

      Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    2. Install the bolt.

      Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    3. Install the stud.

      Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    4. Install the nut.

      Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    Fig 4: A/C Compressor Tightening Sequence (3.0L EcoBoost)
    GFD376882Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  51. Attach the wiring harness retainers, connect the A/C compressor electrical connectors and slide down the insulator.
    GFD376863Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  52. Position the A/C line bracket onto the generator stud.
    GFD376883Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  53. Install the generator nut.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)

    GFD376598Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  54. Install the following items:

    1. Refer to: Oil Pressure Control Solenoid .
    2. Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner .
    3. RH fender splash shield. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield .
    4. Refer to: Valve Cover RH .
    5. Refer to: Valve Cover LH .
    6. Refer to: Oil Cooler .
    7. Refer to: Degas Bottle .

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