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Engine Front Cover: Installation

    NOTE: If the engine front cover is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or for four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
    Fig 1: Location Of Sealant Application
    G01338812Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Apply sealant along the cylinder head-to-block surface and the oil pan-to-cylinder block surface.
  2. Install the engine front cover on the front cover-to-cylinder block dowel and loosely install the bolts.
    Fig 2: Installing Front Cover
    G01338813Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Tighten the front cover bolts and stud bolts in sequence in two stages.
    1. Stage 1: Tighten fasteners 1 through 7 to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    2. Stage 2: Tighten fasteners 6 through 15 to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    Fig 3: Bolt Description (1 Of 3)
    G01338814Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 4: Bolt Description (2 Of 3)
    G01338815Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 5: Bolt Description (3 Of 3)
    G01338816Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 6: Bolt Locations
    G01338817Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Position the belt idler pulley and install the bolt.
    Fig 7: Locating Belt Idler Pulley Bolt
    G01338818Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install a new crankshaft front seal. For additional information, see CRANKSHAFT FRONT SEAL .
  6. Raise and support the vehicle.
  7. Loosely install the front oil pan bolts.
    Fig 8: Locating Front Oil Pan Bolts
    G01338819Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: Make sure to tighten the bolts in two stages.
    Fig 9: Installing Front Oil Pan Bolts
    G01338820Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Tighten the bolts in two stages.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
  9. Position the power steering pump and install the bolts.
    Fig 10: Locating Power Steering Pump Bolts
    G01338821Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the oil pan drain plug.
    Fig 11: Locating Oil Pan Drain Plug
    G01338822Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Install the valve covers. For additional information, see VALVE COVER RH  and VALVE COVER LH  .
  13. Install the water pump. For additional information, see WATER PUMP .
  14. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, see BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES .
  15. Fill the engine with oil.
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