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Engine Front Cover: Installation

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    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: Applying Sealant Along Cylinder Head-To-Block Surface
    G01603983Courtesy 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 Engine Front Cover On Front Cover-To-Cylinder Block Dowel
    G01603984Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Tighten the front cover bolts and stud bolts in sequence in two stages.

    Stage 1: Tighten fasteners 1 through 7 to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

    Stage 2: Tighten fasteners 6 through 15 to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

    Fig 3: Fasteners Specifications (1 Of 3)
    G01603985Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 4: Fasteners Specifications (2 Of 3)
    G01603986Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 5: Fasteners Specifications (3 Of 3)
    G01603987Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 6: Locating Bolt Installation Points
    G01603988Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Position the belt idler pulley and install the bolt.
    Fig 7: Positioning Belt Idler Pulley And Installing Bolt
    G01603989Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install a new crankshaft front oil seal. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT FRONT OIL SEAL .
  6. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & HOISTING .
  7. Loosely install the front oil pan bolts.
    Fig 8: Installing Front Oil Pan Bolts
    G01603990Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: Make sure to tighten the bolts in two stages.
  8. Tighten the bolts in two stages.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
      Fig 9: Tightening Bolts
      G01603991Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. NOTE: The front lower hole in the power steering pump is not used.
    Fig 10: Installing Power Steering Pump Bolts
    G01603992Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Position the power steering pump and install the bolts.
  10. Install the oil pan drain plug.
    Fig 11: Installing Oil Pan Drain Plug
    G01603993Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Install the valve covers. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER RH  or VALVE COVER LH .
  13. Install the water pump. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  14. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  15. Fill the engine with oil.
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