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Engine Front Cover: Installation

    CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of sealant.
    Fig 1: Locating Engine Front Cover Sealing
    G04690302Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Clean the sealing surfaces with metal surface cleaner.
  2. Install new gaskets.
    Fig 2: Locating Engine Front Cover Gaskets
    G04690303Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. NOTE: If the front cover is not secured within 4 minutes of sealant application, 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 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
    Fig 3: Identifying Silicone Gasket And Sealant Application Points
    G04690304Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Apply silicone gasket and sealant in the 8 locations shown.
  4. Install the engine front cover.
    • Position the engine front cover on the cylinder block.
    • Loosely install the bolts.
    • Tighten the bolts in 2 stages in the sequence shown.
      • Stage 1: Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
      • Stage 2: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
        Fig 4: Identifying Engine Front Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
        G04690305Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Attach the wiring harness clips.
    Fig 5: Locating Wiring Harness Clips
    G04690306Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. NOTE: The wiring harness is positioned behind the bracket.
  6. Install the power steering pump bracket and the 5 bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    7. NOTE: One bolt is blocked by the power steering pressure line and must be installed with the power steering pump.
  7. Position the power steering pump and install the 4 bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  8. Connect the 2 oil cooler hoses, if equipped.
    Fig 6: Locating Oil Cooler Hoses
    G04690307Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Connect the lower radiator, upper radiator and heater hose.
    Fig 7: Locating Lower Radiator, Upper Radiator And Heater Hoses
    G04690308Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the lower radiator hose bracket nut.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 8: Locating Lower Radiator Hose Bracket Nut
      G04690309Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL .
  12. Install the crankshaft front seal. For additional information, refer to LOWER END COMPONENTS - EXPLODED VIEW, CRANKSHAFT PULLEY AND CRANKSHAFT FRONT SEAL  and CRANKSHAFT FRONT SEAL .
  13. Install the accessory drive belt idler pulley. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .
  14. Install the engine cooling fan assembly. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  15. Install the RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - RH .
  16. Install the LH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - LH .
  17. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
  18. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  19. Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
    20. CAUTION: The cooling system filling and bleeding procedure must be followed exactly or damage to the engine can occur.
  20. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  21. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS .
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