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Engine Front Cover: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    NOTE: If not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
  1. Apply silicone gasket and sealant along the cylinder head-to-block surface and the oil pan-to-cylinder block surface.
    2. Fig 1: Applying Bead of Silicone Gasket And Sealant Along Cylinder Head-To-Cylinder Block Surface And Oil Pan-To-Cylinder Block Surface
    GF0005574Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Position the new engine front cover gaskets.
  3. Install the engine front cover on the front cover-to-cylinder block dowel and loosely install the bolts.
    4. Fig 2: Installing Engine Front Cover With Engine Front Cover Gasket On Front Cover-To-Cylinder Block Dowel
    GF0002613Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Tighten the front cover fasteners in the sequence shown in illustration to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    Item Part Number Description
    1 N806177 Bolt, hex flange head pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
    2 N806177 Bolt, hex flange head pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
    3 N806177 Bolt, hex flange head pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
    4 N806177 Bolt, hex flange head pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
    5 N806177 Bolt, hex flange head pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
    6 W706508 Stud, hex-head pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 50 - M6 x 1 x 10
    7 N808586 Stud, washer hex-head pilot, M8 x 1.25 - M6 x 1.0 x 86.35
    8 N806177 Bolt, hex flange head pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
    9 N806177 Bolt, hex flange head pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
    10 N806177 Bolt, hex flange head pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
    11 N806300 Stud, hex-shoulder pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 1.25 x 91.1
    12 N806300 Stud, hex-shoulder pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 1.25 x 91.1
    13 N806300 Stud, hex-shoulder pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 1.25 x 91.1
    14 N806300 Stud, hex-shoulder pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 1.25 x 91.1
    15 N806300 Stud, hex-shoulder pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 1.25 x 91.1
    5. Fig 3: Engine Front Cover Fastener Removal/Tightening Sequence
    GF0013566Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the accessory drive idler pulley and the bolt.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  6. Install the shield and the bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  7. Loosely install the 4 front oil pan bolts.
    8. NOTE: Make sure to tighten the bolts in 2 stages.
  8. Tighten the 4 front oil pan bolts in 2 stages.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
    • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
    9. NOTE: The front lower hole in the power steering pump is not used.
  9. Position the power steering pump and install the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  10. Install a new crankshaft front seal. For additional information, refer to Crankshaft Front Seal .
  11. Install the coolant pump. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
  12. Install the valve covers. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover - RH  or Valve Cover - LH .
  13. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
    14. WARNING: If the vehicle is equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM article. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
  14. If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.
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