Engine Front Cover: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & HOISTING .
- Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
- Remove both valve covers. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER RH and VALVE COVER LH .
- Remove the coolant pump. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
- Remove the bolts and position the power steering pump aside.
- Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.
- Remove the four bolts.
- Remove the crankshaft front oil seal. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT FRONT SEAL .
- Remove the bolt and the belt idler pulley.
- Remove the bolts and the stud bolts in the sequence shown.
- Remove the engine front cover from the front cover-to-cylinder block dowel.
- Clean the gasket surfaces with a plastic scraping tool and metal surface cleaner.
CAUTION:
Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surface. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of the gasket material.