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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).
    GFD426729Courtesy 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)

    GFD426730Courtesy 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)

    GFD426731Courtesy 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)

    GFD426732Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Lubricate the engine front cover bore with clean engine oil.
    GFD426735Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. 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.
    GFD426736Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Lubricate the crankshaft front seal inner lip with clean engine oil.
    GFD426737Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Lubricate the crankshaft pulley sealing surface with clean engine oil prior to installation.
    GFD426738Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. 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.
    GFD426739Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Install a new crankshaft pulley bolt finger tight.
    GFD426671Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Using the floor jack, raise the engine to the installed position. Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block. Use the General Equipment: Trolley Jack
    GFD426898Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Lubricate the inside and the outside diameter of the grommet with clean engine coolant.

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

    GFD426733Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. 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)

    GFD426734Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Install the coolant pump pulley and the bolts.

    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    GFD426674Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Install the engine mount and bracket assembly.

    1. Install the new engine mount bracket-to-engine nuts finger tight.
    2. Install the new engine mount-to-frame nut finger tight.
    3. Install the new engine mount-to-frame bolts finger tight.
    4. Tighten the engine mount bracket-to-engine nuts.

      Torque: 59 lb.ft (80 Nm)

    GFD426761Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Remove. Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block. Use the General Equipment: Trolley Jack
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    1. Tighten the engine mount-to-frame nut.

      Torque: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)

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

      Torque: 81 lb.ft (110 Nm)

    GFD426766Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. 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°

    GFD426740Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Connect the lower radiator hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    2. Connect the heater hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    3. Attach the heater hose retainer.
    4. Install the bolt.

      Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

    GFD426899Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Attach the wiring harness retainers.
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    • Install the coolant pump and hose assembly, the nuts and the bolt.

      Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

    • Attach the wiring harness retainer.

    • Connect the coolant pump electrical connector.

    GFD426640Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. Install the splash shield and the retainers.
    GFD426619Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Install the stands. Install the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
    GFD426894Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove and discard the subframe bolts.
    2. Remove the bolts and the subframe brackets.
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  26. Remove and discard the subframe bolts.
    GFD426900Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. 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
    GFD426901Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Install a new oil pump seal.
    GFD426767Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. 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)

    GFD426768Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Install the oil pan and the bolts.

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

    GFD426769Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. Using the adjustable stands raise the subframe into the installed position. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
    GFD426902Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. NOTE: Align the reference marks made during removal.
    NOTE: Only tighten the bolts finger tight at this stage.

    Install the new subframe bolts.

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  33. 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.

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  34. NOTE: While tightening the subframe bolts, make sure the front subframe does not move.

    Tighten the subframe bolts.

    Torque: 173 lb.ft (235 Nm)

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    1. Tighten.

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

    2. Tighten.

      Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

    GFD426764Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. Remove. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
    GFD426886Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Install the cooling module support panel and the bolts.

      Torque: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)

    • Install the pin-type retainers.

    GFD426259Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Install the subframe support bracket and the nuts.

      Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

    2. If equipped, install the wiring harness support bracket(s) and the nut(s).

      Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

    GFD426903Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  39. 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)

    GFD426560Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  40. Install the underbody shields and the retainers.
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    1. Remove the cable ties or mechanics wire.
    2. Install the upper cooling module support brackets.
    GFD426568Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  42. Install the upper air deflector and the retainers.
    GFD426228Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  43. Position the generator and install the bolt and nut.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)

    GFD426670Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  44. Install the idler pulley and the bolt.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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    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)

    GFD426618Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  46. Position the A/C compressor and install the bolts and the stud bolt.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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    • Connect the A/C compressor electrical connectors.

    • Slide the insulator over the A/C compressor electrical connector.

    • Attach the wiring harness retainers.

    GFD426905Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  48. Install the following items:

    1. Refer to: Oil Pressure Control Solenoid 2.7L EcoBoost .
    2. Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner 2.7L EcoBoost .
    3. Refer to: Roll Restrictor RH .
    4. RH ride height sensor. Refer to: Front Suspension Height Sensor .
    5. RH fender splash shield. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield .
    6. Refer to: Valve Cover RH 2.7L EcoBoost .
    7. Refer to: Valve Cover LH 2.7L EcoBoost .
    8. Cowl panel grille. Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille 2.7L EcoBoost .

    • Position the bracket and install the bolt.

      Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

    • Attach the wiring harness retainer.

    GFD426607Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Install the ground wire and the bolt.

      Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

    2. Attach the wiring harness retainers.
    GFD426606Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Install the lower radiator hose and clamp. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    2. Install the heater hose and clamp.
    3. Attach the heater hose retainer.
    GFD426605Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Install the heater hose and clamp. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    2. Attach the wiring harness retainers.
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    • Connect the engine harness electrical connectors and attach the retainer.

    • Connect the PCM electrical connectors.

    GFD426608Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  54. NOTE: When removing any turbocharger air intake system components, make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system. The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the smallest particles. All components need to be inspected and cleaned prior to installation or reassembly.

    1. Uncover, clean and inspect all open ports.
    2. Install the CAC outlet pipe and tighten the clamps.

      Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

    GFD426598Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  55. Install the degas bottle. Refer to: Degas Bottle 2.7L EcoBoost .
  56. Install a new engine oil filter and fill the engine with clean engine oil. Refer to: Engine Oil Draining and Filling 2.7L EcoBoost  .
  57. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
  58. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding 2.7L EcoBoost .
  59. Use the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Misfire Monitor Profile Correction routine in the diagnostic scan tool.
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