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Engine Front Cover: Installation

    NOTE: If the valve 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 four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can result in future oil leakage.
    Fig 1: Applying Silicone Gasket And Sealant
    G02756741Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Apply silicone gasket and sealant in the locations shown.
  2. Install the engine front cover.

    Tighten the fasteners in the sequence shown.

    Fig 2: Fasteners Tightening Sequence
    G02756742Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the belt idler pulleys.
    Fig 3: Installing Belt Idler Pulleys
    G02756743Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Position the coolant line and install the coolant line retainer.
    Fig 4: Positioning The Coolant Line
    G02756744Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  6. 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 60 degrees.
    Fig 5: Oil Pan-To-Front Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G02756745Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the drain plug.
    Fig 6: Installing Drain Plug
    G02756746Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the bracket and the nut.
    Fig 7: Installing Bracket And Nut
    G02756747Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Connect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Connecting Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G02756748Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Position the power steering pump and install the bolts.
    Fig 9: Positioning Power Steering Pump And Install Bolts
    G02756749Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the coolant pump pulley.
    Fig 10: Installing Coolant Pump Pulley
    G02756750Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the crankshaft front seal. For additional information, REFER to CRANKSHAFT FRONT SEAL .
  13. Install the left and right valve cover. For additional information, REFER to VALVE COVER LH  and VALVE COVER RH .
  14. Install the cooling fan. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  15. Fill the crankcase with clean engine oil.
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