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Engine Front Cover: Removal

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NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
  3. Remove and discard the engine oil filter and drain the engine oil. Refer to: Engine Oil Draining and Filling .
  4. Drain the engine cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
  5. Remove the following items:

    1. NOTE: It is not necessary to clamp off the degas bottle hose with the cooling system drained.

      Refer to: Degas Bottle .

    2. NOTE: It is not necessary to clamp off the oil cooler hoses with the cooling system drained.

      Refer to: Oil Cooler .

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

  6. Remove the generator nut.
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  7. Position the A/C line bracket from the generator stud.
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  8. Detach the wiring harness retainers, slide up the insulator and disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connectors.
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    1. Remove the nut.
    2. Remove the stud.
    3. Remove the bolt.
    4. Remove the stud bolt and position the A/C compressor aside and support with a length of mechanics wire.
    Fig 1: A/C Compressor Loosening Sequence (3.0L EcoBoost)
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    1. Remove the M8 x 50mm bolt.
    2. Remove the M10 x 43mm bolt.
    3. Remove the M8 x 30mm bolt and the A/C compressor mounting bracket.
    Fig 2: A/C Compressor Bracket Tightening Sequence (3.0L EcoBoost)
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  11. Remove the bolt and the idler pulley.
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  12. Remove the bolt, the stud and position the generator aside.
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  13. Remove the oil level indicator.
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  14. Support the cooling module.
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  15. If equipped, remove the retainers and the front underbody straps.
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  16. Remove the retainers and the underbody shields.
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  17. Remove the RH ride height sensor. Refer to: Front Suspension Height Sensor .
  18. 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.

    Remove the nut and position the RH sway bar link aside.

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  19. Remove the nuts and the subframe support bracket.
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  20. Mark the subframe location.
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  21. Mark the subframe location.
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  22. Position adjustable stands under the sides of the subframe. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
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  23. NOTE: Make sure the cooling module is secure.

    Remove the fasteners and the cooling module support panel.

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  24. NOTE: The original subframe fasteners will be used later in this procedure, do not discard the bolts until instructed to in this procedure.

    1. Remove the subframe bolts.
    2. Remove the bolts and the subframe brackets.

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  25. Remove the subframe bolts.
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  26. 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
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  27. Remove the oil pan bolts.
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  28. Using a large flat-bladed screwdriver and the indicated pry pads, release the sealer and separate the oil pan from the bottom of the engine. Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
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  29. NOTE: Suspension components and jackstand removed from graphic for clarity.

    1. Rotate the front of the oil pan slightly toward the front of the vehicle.
    2. Position the front of the oil pan to the RH side of the vehicle above the subframe.
    3. Lower the rear of the oil pan to clear the exhaust and remove the oil pan.
    4. NOTE: Do not reuse the oil pans sealed by Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone. Oil pans sealed by Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone are to be removed and discarded. The replacement oil pan will have a press-in-place gasket.

      Discard the oil pan if it is sealed with Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone.

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  30. If equipped, remove and discard the oil pan press-in-place gasket.
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  31. Remove and discard the oil pump seal.
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  32. Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation . Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper
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  33. Using the adjustable stands, raise the subframe into the installed position. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
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  34. Install the original subframe bolts.
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    1. Install the subframe brackets and the original subframe bolts.
    2. Install the subframe bracket bolts.
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  36. Remove the stands. Remove the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
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  37. Remove the retainers and the splash shield.
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  38. Detach the wiring harness retainers.
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    1. Release the clamp and disconnect the lower radiator hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    2. Detach the heater hose retainer.
    3. Release the clamp and remove the heater hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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  40. NOTE: Failure to position the wood block and floor jack as illustrated can result in damage to the oil pump. The floor jack will be used to lower and raise the engine during the remainder of the removal procedure.

    Support the engine with a floor jack and a wooden block placed under the engine block skirt stiffener. Use the General Equipment: Wooden BlockUse the General Equipment: Trolley Jack

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    1. Remove and discard the engine mount-to-engine nuts.
    2. Remove and discard the engine mount-to-frame nut.
    3. Remove and discard the engine mount-to-frame bolts.
    4. Remove the engine mount.
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  42. Remove the bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
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  43. Remove the bolts and the coolant pump.
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  44. Remove and discard the coolant pump gasket and seal.
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  45. Using the floor jack, lower the front of the engine to access the crankshaft pulley. Use the General Equipment: Wooden BlockUse the General Equipment: Trolley Jack
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  46. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.
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  47. Using the 3 Leg Puller and a step plate, remove the crankshaft pulley. Use the General Equipment: Three Leg Puller
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  48. NOTE: Use care not to damage the engine front cover or the crankshaft when removing the seal.

    1. Install the crankshaft pulley bolt.
    2. Using the special tool, remove and discard the crankshaft front oil seal. Use Special Service Tool: 303-409 (T92C-6700-CH) Remover, Crankshaft Seal.
    3. NOTE: If further disassembly of the engine will be performed, retain the original crankshaft pulley bolt for turning the crankshaft while the pulley is removed.

      Remove and discard the crankshaft pulley bolt.

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  49. Remove the fasteners and the insulator.
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  50. NOTE: The coolant hoses and wiring harness must be positioned aside to provide a clear extraction path for the engine front cover.

    Secure the coolant hoses and wiring harness aside.

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  51. NOTE: There are 4 different types of fasteners, note location of each fastener for assembly.

    Remove the engine front cover fasteners.

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  52. Using a large flat-bladed screwdriver and the indicated pry pads, release the sealer and remove the engine front cover. Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
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  53. Remove and discard the engine front cover gaskets.
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  54. Remove and discard the oil gallery seal (6G068).
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  56. Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation . Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper
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