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Engine Front Cover: Installation

    CAUTION: If the engine front cover is not secured within 4 minutes, 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 for 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure may 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.
  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.
  5. Tighten the front cover fasteners in the sequence shown 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
  6. Fig 3: Engine Front Cover Fastener Tightening Sequence
    GF0013566Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the accessory drive idler pulley and the bolt.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  8. Install the shield and the bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  9. Loosely install the 4 front oil pan bolts.
  10. NOTE: Make sure to tighten the bolts in 2 stages.
  11. Tighten the 4 front oil pan bolts in 2 stages.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
  12. NOTE: The front lower hole in the power steering pump is not used.
  13. Position the power steering pump and install the 4 bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  14. Install a new crankshaft front oil seal. For additional information, refer to Crankshaft Front Seal .
  15. Install the coolant pump. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
  16. Install the valve covers. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover - RH  or Valve Cover - LH .
  17. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
  18. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM article.
  19. If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.