Engine Front Cover: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the fan drive pulley, using a nut and bolt with flat washers.
- Apply a 2.5 mm (0.1 in) bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the cylinder head and oil pan joint areas. Apply a 2.5 mm (0.1 in) bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the front cover.
- Install the front cover and tighten the bolts in the sequence shown, to the following specifications:
- Tighten the 8 mm bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Tighten the 10 mm bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Tighten the 13 mm bolts to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Position the power steering pump and install the bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Connect the power steering pressure (PSP) switch electrical connector.
- Position the water pump pulley and install the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- Install the accessory drive belt tensioner and the bolt.
- Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
- Install the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to Crankshaft Pulley in this article.
- Install a 6 mm (0.23 in) x 18 mm (0.7 in) bolt through the crankshaft pulley and thread it into the front cover.
- Position a new CKP sensor and loosely install the 2 bolts.
- Adjust the CKP with the alignment tool, the tool must engage a tooth of the vibration damper, and tighten the 2 mounting bolts.
- Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
- Remove the 6 mm (0.23 in) x 18 mm (0.7 in) bolt.
- Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector and the wiring harness pin-type retainers.
NOTE:
This step is needed only if a new front cover is being installed.
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.
NOTE:
If not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Observe all warnings and cautions and follow all application directions contained on the packaging of the silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
NOTE:
The CKP sensor alignment tool is supplied with the new sensor and is not available separately.