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Engine Front Cover: Removal

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WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and can be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.
WARNING: Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running.
  1. Remove the valve covers. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER LH  and VALVE COVER RH .
  2. Remove the radiator. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  3. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01537249Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the water pump. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  5. Raise and support the vehicle.
    6. NOTE: Only three bolts are required to secure the power steering pump.
    Fig 2: Removing Power Steering Pump
    G01537250Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the bolts and position the power steering pump aside.
  7. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01537251Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
  9. Remove the crankshaft front seal. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT FRONT OIL SEAL .
  10. Remove the four bolts.
    Fig 4: Removing Bolts
    G01537252Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Remove the engine front cover fasteners.
    Fig 5: Removing Engine Front Cover Fasteners
    G01537253Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the engine front cover from the front cover to cylinder block dowels.
    Fig 6: Removing Engine Front Cover
    G01537254Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    14. 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.
  14. Clean the sealing surfaces.
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