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Engine Front Cover: Removal

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Drain the engine oil.
  3. Remove the engine cooling fan. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  4. Remove the RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - RH .
  5. Remove the LH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - LH .
  6. Rotate the tensioner clockwise and remove the accessory drive belt.
    Fig 1: Rotating Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Clockwise
    G03886148Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the nut and the power steering pressure hose support bracket.
    Fig 2: Locating Power Steering Pressure Hose Support Bracket Nut
    G04626960Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the nut and the transmission cooler tube support bracket.
    Fig 3: Locating Transmission Cooler Tube Support Bracket Nut
    G04626961Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer.
    • Discard the crankshaft pulley bolt.
  10. Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft pulley.
    Fig 4: Removing Crankshaft Pulley Using Special Tool
    G03919906Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Using the special tool, remove and discard the crankshaft front seal.
    Fig 5: Removing Crankshaft Front Seal Using Special Tool
    G03919889Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the 3 bolts and the 3 accessory drive idler pulleys.
  13. Remove the 4 bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
  14. Remove the 3 bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
  15. Disconnect the RH camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
  16. Remove the bolt and the RH CMP sensor.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
    17. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
    Fig 6: Locating Radio Interference Capacitor Electrical Connectors
    G03885209Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Disconnect the radio ignition interference capacitor electrical connectors.
  18. Remove the nut and the RH radio ignition interference capacitor.
  19. Disconnect the LH CMP sensor electrical connector.
  20. Remove the bolt and the LH CMP sensor.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
  21. Remove the nut and the LH radio ignition interference capacitor.
  22. Remove the bolts and position the power steering pump assembly aside.
  23. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
  24. Remove the 4 front oil pan bolts.
  25. Remove the bolts and the studs.
    Fig 7: Locating Bolts & Studs
    G04626965Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the engine front cover from the front cover to cylinder block dowel.
    Fig 8: View Of Engine Front Cover And Cylinder Block Dowel
    G03885295Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove the bolt and the CKP sensor.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
    28. 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 old sealant.
  28. Remove and discard the engine front cover gaskets.
    • Clean the mating surfaces with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
    • Inspect the mating surfaces.
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