Engine Front Cover: Installation
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- 2.NOTE: The VCT variable force solenoid pins must be fully depressed to avoid interference with the VCT valve tips when installing the engine front cover. Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to the engine.NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Fully depress the VCT variable force solenoid pins.
- 3.NOTE: The engine front cover must be installed and all fasteners final tightened within 5 minutes of applying the sealer. If this cannot be accomplished, install the engine front cover and tighten fasteners 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) within 5 minutes of applying the sealer. All of the fasteners must then be final tightened within 1 hour of applying the sealer. If this time limit is exceeded, all sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
Apply a 15 mm (0.59 in) diameter drop of silicone gasket and sealant to the cylinder head-to-cylinder block joints and the oil pan-to-cylinder block joints.
Material: Motorcraft ® Silicone Gasket and Sealant / TA-30 (WSE-M4G323-A4)
- 4.NOTE: Care must be taken to not damage the oil pan gasket.NOTE: Oil filter adapter and timing drive components removed from view for clarity.
- Lower the engine front of the oil pan.
- Rock the top of the engine front cover back onto the 2 dowels.
- 5.NOTE: The engine front cover must be installed and all fasteners final tightened within 5 minutes of applying the sealer. If this cannot be accomplished, install the engine front cover and tighten fasteners 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) within 5 minutes of applying the sealer. All of the fasteners must then be final tightened within 1 hour of applying the sealer. If this time limit is exceeded, all sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
Install the bolts and stud bolts.
Torque:
Stage 1: Fasteners 1-15 : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
Stage 2: Fasteners 16-19 : 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
Stage 3: Fasteners 1-15 : 60 °
Stage 4: Fasteners 16-19 : 45 °
- 10.
- Install the ground wire and nut.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
- Attach the wiring harness retainer.
- Connect the throttle body and the EVAP purge valve electrical connectors.
- Install the ground wire and nut.
- 11.
Install a new coolant pump O-ring seal and lubricate with clean engine coolant.Material: Motorcraft ® Orange Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant / VC-3-B (WSS-M97B44-D)
- 15.
Install a new thermostat housing O-ring seal and lubricate with clean engine coolant.Material: Motorcraft ® Orange Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant / VC-3-B (WSS-M97B44-D)
- 16.
- Install the upper radiator hose T-connector/thermostat housing assembly and clamp.
- Install the degas bottle coolant hose and clamp.
- 19.
Install the following items:- Refer to: Valve Cover LH .
- Refer to: Valve Cover RH .
- Refer to: Crankshaft Front Seal .
- Refer to: Air Cleaner .
- Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .
- Refer to: Degas Bottle .
- 20.
Drain and fill the engine oil and replace the oil filter. Refer to: Engine Oil Draining and Filling .
- 21.
Connect the battery positive and ground cables. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
- 22.
Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. Refer to: Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .