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Engine Front Cover: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    NOTE: If the engine front cover is not secured within 4 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 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
    Fig 1: Applying Sealant Along Cylinder Head-To-Block Surface And Oil Pan-To-Cylinder Block Surface
    G04583442Courtesy 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: Locating Engine Front Cover
    G03885297Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Tighten the front cover fasteners in the sequence shown to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    Fig 3: Tightening Front Cover Fasteners In Sequence
    G04583444Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the idler pulley and the bolt.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    5. NOTE: Limousines are equipped with 2 bolts retaining the shield.
  5. Install the shield and the bolts(s).
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  6. Loosely install the 4 front oil pan bolts.
    7. NOTE: Make sure to tighten the bolts in 2 stages.
  7. Tighten the 4 front oil pan bolts in 2 stages.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
  8. Install the oil pan drain plug.
    • Tighten to 13 Nm (10 lb-ft).
    9. NOTE: The front lower hole in the power steering pump is not used.
  9. Position the power steering pump and install the 4 bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  10. Install a new crankshaft front oil seal. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT FRONT SEAL .
  11. Install the coolant pump. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  12. Install the valve covers. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - RH  or VALVE COVER - LH .
  13. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  14. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
    15. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
  15. If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.
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