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Engine Front Cover: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Drain the engine oil.
  3. Remove the engine cooling fan shroud. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  4. Remove the engine cooling fan. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  5. Remove the RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - RH .
  6. Remove the LH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - LH .
  7. Loosen the 4 coolant pump pulley bolts.
  8. Rotate the tensioner clockwise and remove the accessory drive belt.
    Fig 1: Removing Accessory Drive Belt
    G06392440Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the bolt and the accessory drive idler pulley.
  10. Remove the 3 bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
  11. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer.
    • Discard the crankshaft pulley bolt.
  12. Using the 3 Jaw Puller, remove the crankshaft pulley.
    Fig 2: Removing Crankshaft Pulley
    G06095503Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Using the Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Remover, remove the crankshaft seal.
    Fig 3: Removing Crankshaft Front Seal
    G06126204Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the 3 bolts and position the power steering pump assembly aside.
  15. Remove the 2 nuts and the RH and LH radio ignition interference capacitors.
  16. Disconnect the RH Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
  17. Disconnect the LH CMP  sensor electrical connector.
  18. Remove the 4 bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
  19. Disconnect the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
  20. Remove the nut and the starter wiring harness and transmission cooler tube support brackets from the stud bolt.
  21. Remove the 4 front oil pan bolts.
  22. Remove the 8 bolts and the 7 studs.
    Fig 4: Removing Front Cover Bolts
    G06772609Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    23. 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. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant. Failure to follow this procedure may cause future oil leakage.
  23. Remove the engine front cover from the front cover to cylinder block dowel.
    • Remove the engine front cover gaskets.
    • Clean the mating surfaces with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
    • Inspect the mating surfaces.
      Fig 5: Removing Engine Front Cover To Cylinder Block Dowel
      G06392281Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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