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Engine Front Cover: Installation

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  1. Clean and inspect the mounting surfaces of the engine and the front cover.
    NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive disks or other abrasive means to clean sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.
  2. Apply a 2.5 mm (0.09 in) bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the cylinder head and oil pan joint areas. Apply a 2.5 mm (0.09 in) bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the front cover.
    NOTE: The engine front cover must be installed and the bolts tightened within 4 minutes of applying the silicone gasket and sealant.
    Fig 1: Applying Silicone Gasket & Sealant On Engine Front Cover
    G06094885Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the engine front cover. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown below, to the following specifications:
    • Tighten the 8-mm bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    • Tighten the 13-mm bolts to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    Fig 2: Identifying Engine Front Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
    G06271752Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Connect the vehicle high voltage electrical connector to the DC/DC converter and attach the wiring retainer.
  5. Install the A/C tube bracket bolt to the strut tower.
    • Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
  6. Using the Camshaft Front Oil Seal Installer, install the crankshaft front seal.
    NOTE: Remove the through bolt from the Camshaft Front Oil Seal Installer.
    NOTE: Lubricate the oil seal with clean engine oil.
    Fig 3: Installing Crankshaft Front Seal
    G06271753Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the coolant pump pulley and the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
  8. Install the engine mount. For additional information, refer to Removal and Installation .
  9. Install the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to Installation .
  10. Install a standard 6 mm (0.23 in) x 18 mm (0.7 in) bolt through the crankshaft pulley and thread it into the front cover.
    NOTE: Only hand-tighten the bolt or damage to the front cover can occur.
    Fig 4: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
    G06271722Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the CKP  sensor and the 2 bolts.
    • Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
    Fig 5: Locating CKP Sensor & Bolts
    G06262156Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Using the Crankshaft Sensor Aligner, adjust the CKP  sensor.
    • Tighten the 2 CKP  bolts to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
    Fig 6: Adjusting CKP Sensor
    G06271756Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Connect the CKP  sensor electrical connector.
  14. Remove the 6 mm x 18 mm bolt.
    Fig 7: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
    G06271722Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the accessory drive belt and tensioner. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  16. Repower the vehicle high voltage electrical system. For additional information, refer to HIGH-VOLTAGE TRACTION BATTERY SYSTEMS DEPOWERING .
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