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Engine Front Cover

Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0000311
 3-Jaw Puller 303-D121
GF0017296
 Adapter for 204-592 204-592/1
GF0000811
 Handle 205-153 (T80T-4000-W)
GF0017081
 Powertrain Lift 014-00765
GF0019849
 Remover, Halfshaft 205-243
GF0019850
 Remover, Halfshaft 205-832
GF0000249
 Remover, Oil Seal 303-409 (T92C-6700CH)
GF0029086
 Remover, Seal 303-1247/1
GF0017295
 Separator, Ball Joint 205-592
GF0000218
 Slide Hammer 100-001
GF0000246
 303-D055 (D85L-6000-A) Strap Wrench
GF0010812
 Tie-Rod End Remover 211-105
GF0024108
 Universal Adapter Brackets 014-0001
Lifting Bracket Set, Engine 303-D095 (D94L-6001-A) or equivalent
Material

Item Specification
Motorcraft Metal Surface Prep
ZC-31		 -
Silicone Gasket Remover
ZC-30		 -
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
CAUTION: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, may cause engine failure.

All vehicles 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
  3. Recover the air conditioning system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
  4. Remove the accessory drive belt and the power steering belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE - 3.5L .
  5. If equipped, remove the 6 screws and the underbody shield.
    6. Fig 1: Locating Underbody Shield Screws
    GF0028645Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the power steering cooler tube and drain the power steering fluid into a suitable drain pan.
    7. Fig 2: Locating Power Steering Cooler Tube
    GF0028753Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the degas bottle. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  8. Remove the engine air cleaner and air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 3.5L .
  9. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  10. Disconnect the 2 engine wiring harness electrical connectors.
    11. Fig 3: Locating Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors
    GF0028756Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers from transmission mount and the battery tray bracket.
    12. Fig 4: Locating Wiring Harness Retainers From Transmission Mount & Battery Tray Bracket
    GF0029126Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the nut and disconnect the power feed wire from the battery terminal.
    13. Fig 5: Locating Power Feed To Battery Terminal And Nut
    GF0028941Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the bolt and position aside the ground wire.
    14. Fig 6: Locating Ground Wire And Bolt
    GF0028757Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Disconnect the vacuum hose and the evaporative emissions (EVAP) tube from the upper intake manifold.
    15. Fig 7: Locating Vacuum Hose & Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Tube From Upper Intake Manifold
    GF0029127Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Disconnect the upper radiator hose, lower radiator hose and 2 heater hoses from the thermostat housing.
    16. Fig 8: Locating Upper Radiator Hose, Lower Radiator Hose & Heater Hoses From Thermostat Housing
    GF0029128Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Disconnect the transaxle control cable from the control lever.
    17. Fig 9: Locating Transaxle Control Cable To Transaxle Selector Lever
    GF0028947Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the 3 nuts and position the transaxle control cable bracket aside.
    18. Fig 10: Identifying Selector Lever Cable Bracket Bolts & Nuts
    GF0029129Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the bolt and position the ground wire aside.
    19. Fig 11: Locating Ground Wire And Bolt
    GF0028949Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. If equipped, detach the engine block heater harness from the radiator support, power steering hose, A/C tube and the engine wiring harness.
  20. Detach the coolant tube retainer clips from the A/C tube.
    21. Fig 12: Identifying Coolant Tube Retainer Clips
    GF0029130Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the nut and disconnect the A/C tube from the condenser.
    • Discard the O-ring seals.
    22. Fig 13: Locating A/C Tube From Condenser
    GF0029131Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the 2 A/C tube bracket bolts.
    23. Fig 14: Locating A/C Tube Bracket Bolts
    GF0028769Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the A/C tube bracket bolt.
    24. Fig 15: Locating A/C Tube Bracket Bolt
    GF0029132Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the A/C tubes.
    • Discard the O-ring seals.
    25. Fig 16: Locating A/C Tubes And Nuts
    GF0028957Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers.
    26. Fig 17: Identifying Wiring Harness Retainers
    GF0029089Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Disconnect the 2 engine wiring harness electrical connectors.
    27. Fig 18: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors
    GF0029090Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove the 2 wiring harness retainers from the LH valve cover stud bolts and position the wiring harness aside.
    28. Fig 19: Identifying Wiring Harness Retainers From LH Valve Cover Stud Bolts
    GF0029133Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Remove the oil level indicator.
    29. Fig 20: Identifying Oil Level Indicator
    GF0029134Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Disconnect the hose from the power steering reservoir.
    • Detach the pin-type retainer from the engine mount brace.
    30. Fig 21: Identifying Pin-Type Retainer From Engine Mount Brace
    GF0029135Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Using a small screwdriver, release the retaining clip and detach the power steering reservoir from the cowl.
    31. Fig 22: Detaching Power Steering Reservoir From Bracket
    GF0028164Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Disconnect the fuel supply tube from the fuel rail. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
    32. Fig 23: Identifying Fuel Supply Tube From Fuel Rail
    GF0029136Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Remove the bolt and the ground wire from the engine mount brace.
    33. Fig 24: Identifying Ground Wire Bolt From Engine Mount Brace
    GF0029137Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Remove the 3 bolts and the engine mount brace.
    34. Fig 25: Locating Engine Mount Brace Bolts
    GF0029138Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Disconnect the powertrain control module (PCM) electrical connectors and pin-type retainers.
    35. Fig 26: Locating PCM Electrical Connectors & Pin-Type Retainers
    GF0029139Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Remove the power steering pressure (PSP) hose bracket bolt.
    36. Fig 27: Locating Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Hose Bracket Bolt
    GF0028934Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Remove and discard the PSP banjo bolt and the 2 seals from the steering gear.
    37. Fig 28: Locating PSP Hose Banjo Bolt
    GF0028935Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Place the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position and the ignition key in the OFF position.
  38. Remove the 2 nuts and the steering joint cover.
    39. Fig 29: Locating Steering Joint Cover And Nuts
    GF0028747Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not allow the intermediate shaft to rotate while it is disconnected from the gear or damage to the clockspring may occur. If there is evidence that the intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
    NOTE: Index-mark the steering column shaft position to the steering gear for reference during installation.
  39. Remove the bolt and disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering gear.
    • Discard the bolt.
    40. Fig 30: Locating Steering Column Shaft Index Mark And Bolt
    GF0028748Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Remove the 4 screws and position the LH fender splash shield aside.
    41. Fig 31: Locating LH Fender Splash Shield Screws
    GF0028647Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Remove the 6 pin-type retainers (4 shown) and the LH splash shield.
    42. Fig 32: Locating LH Splash Shield Pin-Type Retainers
    GF0028648Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: The steering gear-to-dash seal must be removed or it will be damaged when lowering the subframe.
  42. Release the 4 clips and slide the steering gear-to-dash seal off of the steering gear and into the passenger compartment.
    43. Fig 33: Locating Steering Gear-To-Dash Seal Clips
    GF0028750Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  43. Disconnect the transaxle cooler hoses.
    44. Fig 34: Locating Transaxle Cooler Hoses Clamps
    GF0028938Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  44. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
    • Install the drain plug and tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
    45. Fig 35: Locating Drain Plug
    GF0029140Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  45. Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
    46. Fig 36: Identifying Engine Oil Filter
    GF0029141Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  46. Remove the 6 nuts and the Y-pipe assembly.
    • Discard the gaskets and nuts.
    47. Fig 37: Locating Y-Pipe Nuts & Y-Pipe Assembly
    GF0029142Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All wheel drive (AWD) vehicles 

    NOTE: Index-mark the driveshaft for installation.
  47. Remove the 4 bolts (3 shown) and support the driveshaft with a length of mechanic's wire.
    48. Fig 38: Identifying Drive Shaft Bolts
    GF0028933Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  48. Remove the engine roll restrictor-to-subframe through bolt.
    49. Fig 39: Locating Roll Restrictor Bolt
    GF0029146Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
  49. Remove the cotter pins and nuts from the tie-rod ends.
    50. Fig 40: Locating Tie-Rod Ends Nuts And Cotter Pin
    GF0028751Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
  50. Using the special tool, separate the tie-rod ends from the steering knuckles.
    51. Fig 41: Separating Tie-Rod Ends From Wheel Knuckles Using Special Tool (211-105)
    GF0028752Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
  51. Remove the nuts and separate the stabilizer bar links from the struts.
    52. Fig 42: Locating Sway Bar Links And Nuts
    GF0028754Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
  52. Remove the 4 lower ball joint nuts.
    53. Fig 43: Locating Lower Ball Joint Nuts
    GF0028653Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: When the lower ball joint is separated from the wheel knuckle, the lower arm may strike the outer constant velocity (CV) joint boot with enough force to damage the boot clamp. This will result in a loss of grease from the outer CV joint. Place a block of wood, or similar item, between the lower arm and the outer CV joint to prevent the lower arm from striking the outer CV joint.
    NOTE: Once pressure is applied to the ball joint with the special tool, it may be necessary to tap the wheel knuckle at the ball joint area to separate the ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
  53. Using the special tools, separate the lower ball joints from the lower control arms.
    54. Fig 44: Identifying Special Tools (204-592/1, 204-592)
    GF0028654Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
  54. Remove the through bolts from the lower control arms.
    55. Fig 45: Locating Lower Control Arms Through Bolt
    GF0028655Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  55. Position the special tool under the subframe assembly.
    56. Fig 46: Positioning Special Tool (014-00765) Under Subframe Assembly
    GF0028656Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
  56. Remove the 4 subframe bracket-to-body bolts.
    57. Fig 47: Locating Subframe Bracket-To-Body Bolts
    GF0028658Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
  57. Remove the 2 subframe nuts and the 2 subframe brackets.
    58. Fig 48: Locating Rear Subframe Nut
    GF0028657Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
  58. Remove the 2 front subframe nuts.
    59. Fig 49: Locating Front Subframe Nuts
    GF0028659Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  59. Using the special tool, lower the subframe assembly from the vehicle.
    60. Fig 50: Positioning Special Tool (014-00765) Under Subframe Assembly
    GF0028656Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  60. Using the special tools, separate the LH halfshaft from the transaxle and support the halfshaft with a length of mechanic's wire.
    61. Fig 51: Identifying Special Tools (100-001, 205-243 And 205-832)
    GF0028797Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    AWD vehicles 

  61. Remove the 2 RH halfshaft carrier bearing bolts.
    • Separate the RH halfshaft from the transaxle and support the halfshaft with a length of mechanic's wire.
    62. Fig 52: Locating RH Halfshaft Bearing Support Bracket Bolts
    GF0028972Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles 

  62. Remove the 2 RH catalytic converter bracket bolts.
    63. Fig 53: Identifying RH Catalytic Converter Support Bracket Bolts
    GF0029147Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  63. Remove the 2 nuts and remove the RH catalytic converter bracket.
    64. Fig 54: Identifying Catalytic Converter Support Bracket & Nuts
    GF0029148Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  64. Remove the RH halfshaft carrier bearing bolt and the 2 stud bolts.
    • Separate the RH halfshaft from the transaxle and support the halfshaft with a length of mechanic's wire.
    65. Fig 55: Identifying RH Halfshaft Bolts
    GF0029149Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

    NOTE: Position a block of wood under the transaxle.
  65. Install the special tools.
    66. Fig 56: Positioning Block Of Wood Under Transaxle Using Special Tools (014-0001) & (014-00765)
    GF0029154Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  66. Remove the transaxle mount through bolt.
    67. Fig 57: Identifying Transaxle Support Insulator Through Bolt
    GF0029155Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  67. Remove the transaxle mount bracket bolt and the 2 nuts.
    68. Fig 58: Identifying Transaxle Mount Bracket Bolt
    GF0029156Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  68. Remove the 4 engine mount nuts.
    69. Fig 59: Identifying Engine Mount Nuts
    GF0029157Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  69. Remove the nut, 2 bolts and the engine mount.
    70. Fig 60: Identifying Nut, Bolts & Engine Mount
    GF0029158Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  70. Lower the engine and transaxle assembly from the vehicle.
  71. If equipped, detach the block heater wiring harness retainer from the upper intake manifold.
    72. Fig 61: Identifying Block Heater Wiring Harness Retainer From Upper Intake Manifold
    GF0029165Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  72. If equipped, detach the block heater wiring harness retainers from the power steering pressure (PSP) hose and the power steering reservoir hose.
    73. Fig 62: Identifying Block Heater Wiring Harness From Engine
    GF0029166Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  73. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) fitting electrical connector.
    74. Fig 63: Identifying Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Fitting Electrical Connector
    GF0029167Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  74. Disconnect the PCV hose from the PCV valve.
    75. Fig 64: Identifying PCV Hose From PCV Valve
    GF0029168Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  75. Disconnect the throttle body electrical connector.
    76. Fig 65: Locating Throttle Body Electrical Connector
    GF0029169Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  76. Detach the wiring harness retainers from the upper intake manifold.
    77. Fig 66: Locating Wiring Harness Retainers From Upper Intake Manifold
    GF0029170Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  77. Remove the upper intake manifold support bracket bolt.
    78. Fig 67: Locating Upper Intake Manifold Support Bracket Bolt
    GF0029171Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  78. Remove the upper intake manifold support bracket bolt.
    79. Fig 68: Locating Upper Intake Manifold Support Bracket Bolt
    GF0029172Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  79. Remove the 6 bolts and the upper intake manifold.
    • Discard the gaskets.
    80. Fig 69: Identifying Upper Intake Manifold Bolts
    GF0029173Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  80. Disconnect the RH catalyst monitor electrical connector.
    81. Fig 70: Locating RH Catalyst Monitor Electrical Connector
    GF0029150Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  81. Disconnect the power steering pressure (PSP) switch electrical connector.
    82. Fig 71: Locating PSP Switch Electrical Connector
    GF0029174Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  82. Disconnect the RH variable camshaft timing (VCT) solenoid electrical connector.
    83. Fig 72: Locating RH Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Solenoid Electrical Connector
    GF0029175Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  83. Disconnect the 3 RH coil-on-plug electrical connectors.
    84. Fig 73: Locating RH Coil-On-Plug Electrical Connectors
    GF0029176Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  84. Disconnect the heated PCV valve electrical connector.
    85. Fig 74: Locating Heated PCV Valve Electrical Connector
    GF0029177Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  85. Detach all of the wiring harness retainers from the RH valve cover and stud bolts.
  86. Disconnect the LH VCT solenoid electrical connector.
    87. Fig 75: Locating LH VCT Solenoid Electrical Connector
    GF0029178Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  87. Disconnect the 3 LH coil-on-plug electrical connectors.
    88. Fig 76: Locating LH Coil-On-Plug Electrical Connectors
    GF0029179Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  88. Detach all of the wiring harness retainers from the LH valve cover and stud bolts.
    89. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
  89. Remove the 6 bolts and the 6 coil-on-plugs.
    90. Fig 77: Locating Coil-On-Plugs & Bolts
    GF0029180Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  90. Detach the PSP hose retainer from the engine lifting eye.
    91. Fig 78: Locating PSP Hose Retainer From Engine Lifting Eye
    GF0029181Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  91. Remove the PSP hose bracket nut and position the PSP hose aside.
    92. Fig 79: Identifying PSP Hose Bracket Nut
    GF0029099Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  92. Remove the 2 nuts and the wiring harness retaining bracket.
    93. Fig 80: Identifying Wiring Harness Retaining Bracket & Nuts
    GF0029091Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  93. Remove the 11 stud bolts and the LH valve cover.
    • Discard the gasket.
    94. Fig 81: Locating LH Valve Cover Stud Bolts
    GF0029182Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  94. Remove the bolt, the 10 stud bolts and the RH valve cover.
    • Discard the gasket.
    95. Fig 82: Locating RH Valve Cover Stud Bolts
    GF0029183Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: VCT solenoid seal removal shown, spark plug tube seal removal similar.
  95. Inspect the VCT solenoid seals and the spark plug tube seals. Install new seals if damaged.
    • Using the special tools, remove the seal(s).
    96. Fig 83: Removing Seals Using Special Tools (205-153) & (303-1247/1)
    GF0029092Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  96. Remove the 3 bolts and position the power steering pump aside.
    97. Fig 84: Locating Power Steering Pump Bolts
    GF0029184Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  97. Remove the 3 bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
    98. Fig 85: Locating Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Bolts
    GF0029185Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  98. Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft bolt and washer.
    • Discard the bolt.
    99. Fig 86: Removing Crankshaft Bolt & Washer Using Special Tool (303-D055)
    GF0029103Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  99. Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft pulley.
    100. Fig 87: Removing Crankshaft Pulley Using Special Tool (303-D121)
    GF0017017Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  100. Using the special tool, remove and discard the crankshaft front seal.
    101. Fig 88: Removing Crankshaft Front Seal Using Special Tool (303-409)
    GF0029106Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  101. Remove the 2 bolts and the engine mount bracket.
    102. Fig 89: Locating Engine Mount Bracket & Bolts
    GF0029186Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  102. Remove the 2 engine mount studs.
    103. Fig 90: Locating Engine Mount Studs
    GF0029187Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  103. Remove the 3 bolts and the engine mount bracket.
    104. Fig 91: Locating Engine Mount Bracket & Bolts
    GF0029188Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  104. Remove the 22 engine front cover bolts.
    105. Fig 92: Identifying Engine Front Cover Bolts
    GF0029189Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  105. Install 6 of the engine front cover bolts (finger tight) into the 6 threaded holes in the engine front cover.
    1. Tighten the bolts one turn at a time in a criss-cross pattern until the engine front cover-to-cylinder block seal is released.
    2. Remove the engine front cover.
    106. Fig 93: Identifying Engine Front Cover Bolts
    GF0029190Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Only use a 3M Roloc® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) to clean the engine front cover. Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes or any other power abrasive disk to clean the engine front cover. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths.
  106. Clean the engine front cover using a 3M Roloc® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) in a suitable tool turning at the recommended speed of 15,000 rpm.
    • Thoroughly wash the engine front cover to remove any foreign material, including any abrasive particles created during the cleaning process.
    107. CAUTION: Place clean, lint-free shop towels over exposed engine cavities. Carefully remove the towels so foreign material is not dropped into the engine. Any foreign material (including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces) that enters the oil passages or the oil pan, may cause engine failure.
    CAUTION: Do not use wire brushes, power abrasive discs or 3M Roloc® Bristle Disk (2-in white part number 07528) to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. They also cause contamination that will cause premature engine failure. Remove all traces of the gasket.
  107. Clean all engine sealing surfaces, including the cylinder heads, the oil pan and cylinder block.
    1. Remove any large deposits of silicone or gasket material.
    2. Apply silicone gasket remover and allow to set for several minutes.
    3. Remove the silicone gasket remover. A second application of silicone gasket remover may be required if residual traces of silicone or gasket material remain.
    4. Apply metal surface prep to remove any remaining traces of oil or coolant and to prepare the surfaces to bond. Do not attempt to make the metal shiny. Some staining of the metal surfaces is normal.
    5. Make sure the 2 locating dowel pins are seated correctly in the cylinder block.
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