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Engine Front Cover: Installation

    NOTE: If the front cover and gasket are not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing surface cleaned with metal surface cleaner.
    Fig 1: Locating Silicone Gasket And Sealant Application Surface Of Engine
    G02176799Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Apply silicone gasket and sealant in the locations shown.
  2. Position the engine front cover (6019) and install the bolts and the studs in three stages:

    Stage 1: Tighten numbers one through five to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

    Stage 2: Tighten numbers six and seven to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).

    Stage 3: Tighten numbers 11 through 15 to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

    Fig 2: Identifying Engine Front Cover Installing Sequence
    G02176800Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the belt idler pulley and the bolt.
    Fig 3: Installing Belt Idler Pulley
    G02176801Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Connect the CMP sensor.
    Fig 4: Connecting CMP Sensor
    G02176802Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Raise the vehicle.
  6. Tighten the bolts in three stages:
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).
    • Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
    • Stage 3: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
    Fig 5: Installing Oil Pan Bolts
    G02176803Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the crankshaft front oil seal. Refer to CRANKSHAFT FRONT OIL SEAL .
  8. Install the drain plug.
    Fig 6: Installing Drain Plug
    G02176804Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Connect the CKP sensor.
    Fig 7: Connecting CKP Sensor
    G02176805Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Position the A/C muffler and tighten the nut.
    Fig 8: Positioning A/C Muffler
    G02176806Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Position the power steering pump and install the bolts.
    Fig 9: Installing Power Steering Pump
    G02176807Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Position the hose support and install the nuts (if equipped).
    Fig 10: Installing Hose Support
    G02176808Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the crankshaft pulley. Refer to CRANKSHAFT PULLEY .
  14. Install the water pump pulley and the bolts.
    Fig 11: Installing Water Pump Pulley
    G02176809Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the cooling fan. Refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  16. Install the left and right valve cover. Refer to VALVE COVER LH  and VALVE COVER RH .
  17. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
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