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Item 1: Engine Assembly Note

  1. Rotate the crankshaft to position the keyway at the nine o'clock position.
    Fig 1: Rotating Crankshaft To Position Keyway At Nine O'Clock Position
    G01285876Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Position the oil pump and install the bolts.
    Fig 2: Positioning Oil Pump And Install Bolts
    G01285877Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Position the oil pan baffle and install the nuts. Tighten in two stages:
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
    • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.
    Fig 3: Positioning Oil Pan Baffle And Install Nuts
    G01285878Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. NOTE: Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine oil before installing.
    Fig 4: Positioning Oil Pump Screen Cover And Tube And Install Bolts
    G01285879Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Position the oil pump screen cover and tube and install the bolts.
    • Use a new O-ring seal, if necessary.
  6. Position the top-mounted knock sensor (KS) and install the bolt.
    Fig 5: Positioning Top-Mounted Knock Sensor (KS) And Install Bolt
    G01285880Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Using a new O-ring seal, position the coolant inlet tube and install the bolts.
Fig 6: Positioning Coolant Inlet Tube And Install Bolts
G01285881Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.