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Engine Front Cover: Installation

NOTE: If the front cover and gasket are not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing surface cleaned with metal surface cleaner.
  1. Apply an 8 mm (0.32 in) bead of sealant in the locations shown.
    Fig 1: Applying Bead Of Sealant
    G01562944Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Position the gaskets.
    Fig 2: Positioning Gaskets
    G01562945Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Position the engine front cover and install the bolts and the studs in three stages:

    Stage 1: Tighten numbers one through five to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

    Stage 2: Tighten numbers six and seven to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).

    Stage 3: Tighten numbers 11 through 15 to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

    Fig 3: Identifying Item Specifications (1 Of 2)
    G01562946Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 4: Identifying Item Specifications (2 Of 2)
    G01562947Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 5: Positioning Engine Front Cover And Installing Bolts And Studs
    G01562948Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the drive belt idler pulleys and the bolts.
    Fig 6: Installing Drive Belt Idler Pulleys And Bolts
    G01562949Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: Hold the water pump pulley with a suitable tool to prevent rotation.
    Fig 7: Installing Water Pump Pulley
    G01562950Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the water pump pulley and install the bolts.
  6. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
  7. 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 90 degrees.
      Fig 8: Tightening Bolts In Sequence
      G01562951Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Position the transmission cooler tube and the power steering hose brackets, and install the nuts.
    Fig 9: Positioning Transmission Cooler Tube And Power Steering Hose Brackets
    G01562952Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the CKP sensor.
    1. Install the sensor and the bolt.
    2. Connect the electrical connector.
      Fig 10: Installing CKP Sensor
      G01562953Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the crankshaft front oil seal. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT FRONT OIL SEAL .
  11. Install the power steering pump. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING
  12. Position the A/C compressor and the bolts.
    Fig 11: Positioning A/C Compressor And Bolts
    G01562954Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Connect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
    Fig 12: Connecting A/C Compressor Electrical Connector
    G01562955Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install a new oil filter.
  15. Install the CMP sensor and the bolt.
    Fig 13: Installing CMP Sensor And Bolt
    G01562956Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Connect the CMP sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 14: Connecting CMP Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01562957Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the cooling fan and fan shroud. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  18. Install the left and right valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER LH  or VALVE COVER RH .
  19. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
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