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Engine Front Cover: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. Remove both of the valve covers. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER LH , VALVE COVER RH - 4.6L  or VALVE COVER RH - 5.4L .
  3. Remove the radiator. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  4. Remove the water pump. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  5. Raise and support the vehicle.
  6. Remove the top bolts and the lower bolt and position the power steering pump aside.
    Fig 1: Removing Power Steering Pump Bolts
    G01536328Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01536329Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
    Fig 3: Removing Drain Plug
    G01536330Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the front bolts.
    Fig 4: Removing Front Oil Pan Bolts
    G01536331Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the crankshaft front seal. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT FRONT SEAL .
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connection.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Connector
    G01536332Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the bolt and the belt idler pulley.
    Fig 6: Removing Belt Idler Pulley
    G01536333Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 7: Removing Front Cover Bolts
    G01536334Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    15. CAUTION: 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.
    Fig 8: Removing Engine Front Cover
    G01536335Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the engine front cover from the front cover to cylinder block dowel.
    • Remove the engine front cover gasket.
    • Clean the mating surfaces with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
    • Inspect the mating surfaces.
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