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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: Applying Sealant Cylinder Head-To-Block Surface And Oil Pan-To-Cylinder Block Surface
    G02211723Courtesy 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
    G02211724Courtesy 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 20-30 Nm (15-22 lb-ft).

    Stage 2: Tighten fasteners 6 through 15 to 40-55 Nm (29-40 lb-ft).

    Fig 3: Identifying Engine Front Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G02211725Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Position the belt idler pulley and install the bolt.
    Fig 4: Installing Belt Idler Pulley
    G02211726Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install a new engine front cover front oil seal. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT FRONT OIL SEAL .
  6. Raise and support the vehicle.
  7. Loosely install the front oil pan bolts.
    Fig 5: Installing Front Oil Pan Bolts
    G02211727Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: Make sure to tighten the bolts in two stages.
    Fig 6: Tightening Front Oil Pan Bolt
    G02211728Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in two stages.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
    9. NOTE: The front lower hole in the power steering pump is not used.
    Fig 7: Installing Power Steering Pump
    G02211729Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Position the power steering pump and install the bolts.
  10. Install the oil pan drain plug.
    Fig 8: Installing Oil Pan Drain Plug
    G02211730Courtesy 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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