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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 To Cylinder Head-To-Block Surface And Oil Pan-To-Cylinder Block Surface
    G04001932Courtesy 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
    G03885297Courtesy 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: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Engine Front Cover Bolts
    G04001934Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Position the belt idler pulley and install the bolt.
    Fig 4: Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bolt Torque Specification
    G04001929Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install a new crankshaft front oil seal. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT FRONT SEAL .
  6. Loosely install the front oil pan bolts.
    Fig 5: Installing Front Oil Pan Bolts
    G03881554Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. NOTE: Make sure to tighten the bolts in two stages.
    Fig 6: Tightening Bolts
    G04001937Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Tighten the bolts in two stages.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
    8. NOTE: The front lower hole in the power steering pump is not used.
    Fig 7: Power Steering Pump Bolts Torque Specification
    G04001938Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Position the power steering pump and install the bolts.
  9. Install the oil pan drain plug.
    Fig 8: Installing Oil Pan Drain Plug
    G03881653Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the valve covers. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER RH  or VALVE COVER LH .
  11. Install the coolant pump. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  12. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  13. Fill the engine with oil.
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