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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 Silicone To Cylinder Head-To-Block Surface & Oil Pan-To-Cylinder Block Surface
    G01941258Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Apply silicone 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 Front Cover On Front Cover-To-Cylinder Block Dowel
    G01941259Courtesy 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 N.m (18 lb-ft).

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

    Fig 3: Identifying Front Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
    G01941260Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 4: Identifying Front Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence Legend
    G01941261Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Position the belt idler pulley and install the bolt.
    Fig 5: Tightening Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
    G01941262Courtesy 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 6: Identifying Front Oil Pan Bolts
    G01941263Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: Make sure to tighten the bolts in two stages.
    Fig 7: Identifying Front Oil Pan Corner Bolt
    G01941264Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Tighten the bolts in two stages.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 20 N.m (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 8: Tightening Power Steering Pump Bolts
    G01941265Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Position the power steering pump and install the bolts.
  10. Install the oil pan drain plug.
    Fig 9: Tightening Oil Pan Drain Plug
    G01941266Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Install the valve covers. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER RH  and VALVE COVER LH  .
  13. Install the water pump.
  14. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES .
  15. Fill the engine with oil.
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