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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.
  1. Apply an 8 mm (0.32 in) bead of sealant in the locations shown.
    Fig 1: Applying Bead Of Sealant
    G02782395Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Position the gaskets.
    Fig 2: Positioning Gaskets
    G02782396Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Position the engine front cover 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).

    DESCRIPTION

    Item Part Number Description
    1 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 50
    2 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 50
    3 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 50
    4 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 50
    5 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 50
    6 N808529 Stud, Hex-Head Pilot, M10 x 1.5 x 30
    7 N808529 Stud, Hex-Head Pilot, M10 x 1.5 x 30
    8 N806177 Bolt, Hex-Head Flange, M8 x 1.25 x 50
    9 N806177 Bolt, Hex-Head Flange, M8 x 1.25 x 50
    10 N806177 Bolt, Hex-Head Flange, M8 x 1.25 x 50
    11 N806300 Stud Hex Shoulder Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 65 - M8 x 1.25 x 27
    12 N806300 Stud Hex Shoulder Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 65 - M8 x 1.25 x 27
    13 W705386 Bolt Hex Shoulder Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 65
    14 N806300 Stud Hex Shoulder Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 65 - M8 x 1.25 x 27
    15 W705386 Bolt Hex Shoulder Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 65
    Fig 3: Installing Bolts And Studs
    G02782397Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the drive belt idler pulleys and the bolts.
    Fig 4: Installing Drive Belt Idler Pulleys And Bolts
    G02782398Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: Hold the water pump pulley with a suitable tool to prevent rotation.
    Fig 5: Installing Water Pump Pulley
    G02782399Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the water pump pulley and install the bolts.
  6. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
  7. Tighten the bolts in three stages in the sequence shown:
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).
    • Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
    • Stage 3: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
    Fig 6: Tightening Bolts In Sequence
    G02782400Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Position the transmission cooler tube and the power steering hose brackets, and install the nuts.
    Fig 7: Installing Nuts
    G02782401Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the CKP sensor.
    1. Install the sensor and the bolt.
    2. Connect the electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Installing CKP Sensor
    G02782402Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the crankshaft front seal. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT FRONT SEAL .
  11. Install the power steering pump. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING .
  12. Position the A/C compressor and the bolts.
    Fig 9: Positioning A/C Compressor And Bolts
    G02782403Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Connect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
    Fig 10: Connecting A/C Compressor Electrical Connector
    G02782404Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install a new oil filter.
  15. Install the CMP sensor and the bolt.
    Fig 11: Installing CMP Sensor And Bolt
    G02782405Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Connect the CMP sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 12: Connecting CMP Sensor Electrical Connector
    G02782406Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the cooling fan and fan shroud. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  18. Install the left and right valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER LH  or VALVE COVER RH .
  19. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
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